Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Highland Heights is a small city in Ohio with a population of 8,619. Residents earn $117,820 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Highland Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Highland Heights is $117,820, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Highland Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Heights is $342,400, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,665 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Highland Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,251 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
Highland Heights is a highly educated community — 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Highland Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,820 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,726 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,445 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,817 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39,269 |
| County GDP | $135,914M |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Healthcare | 3,799 |
| Retail | 3,902 |
| Manufacturing | 1,516 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |
| Census Median | $342,400 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $412,704 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| Median List Price | $725,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,665 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,171/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Total Violent | 60.1/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.0/100K |
| Robbery | 12.0/100K |
| Assault | 36.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,250.6/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 144.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,106.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5518°N, 81.4691°W |
| County FIPS | 39035 |
Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.0% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 68 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,799 |
| Restaurants | 3,107 |
| Retail Stores | 3,902 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 82 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.6% |