At a Glance
Median Income
$117,820
$65,726 per capita
Home Value
$342,400
Zillow: $412,704
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
1,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Heights a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 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 2.4% (33% below 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 $412,704. 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 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,251/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,619
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,820
Per Capita$65,726
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$342,400
Rent$1,665
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$412,704
Housing Units3,642
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property1,251/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary144/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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