Highland City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
12,732 Population 1,614/sq mi density
$88,628 Median Income $39,290 per capita
$301,600 Home Value $262,244 Zillow
$1,679 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,628 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$301,600 home value, $1,679/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,628
18% above
$39,290 per capita
Home Value
$301,600
7% above
Zillow: $262,244
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
44% above
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Highland City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
107%
Rent
144%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highland City residents earn a median household income of $88,628 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,290. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland City is $301,600 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,244. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Education

32.3% of adults in Highland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland City has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,732
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,628
Per Capita$39,290
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,600
Rent$1,679
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$262,244
Housing Units4,628
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation124 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland City was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.