Highland Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
8,619 Population 1,674/sq mi density
$117,820 Median Income $65,726 per capita
$342,400 Home Value $438,698 Zillow
$1,665 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,820 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$342,400 home value, $1,665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,820
57% above
$65,726 per capita
Home Value
$342,400
21% above
Zillow: $438,698
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
43% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
69% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
157%
Home Value
121%
Rent
143%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highland Heights residents earn a median household income of $117,820 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,726. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland Heights is $342,400 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,698. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Highland Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 444/100K.

Education

57.0% of adults in Highland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population8,619
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,820
Per Capita$65,726
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445

Housing

A+
Home Value$342,400
Rent$1,665
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$438,698
Housing Units3,642
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property444/100K

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation941 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries68

Did You Know?

Highland Heights was founded in 1920.
The median home in Highland Heights was built in 1981.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.