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Highland Heights, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County
Highland Heights, KY
At a Glance
How Highland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland Heights residents earn a median household income of $52,437 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,641. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Heights is $148,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,998. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Highland Heights reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 914/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Highland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.