At a Glance
Median Income
$169,833
$84,261 per capita
Home Value
$562,600
Zillow: $379,942
Bachelor's Degree+
72.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.4% smoking rate
How Highland Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland Lakes residents earn a median household income of $169,833 , which is 126% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,261. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Lakes is $562,600 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,942. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
72.4% of adults in Highland Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Lakes has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,673
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$169,833
Per Capita$84,261
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$562,600
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$379,942
Housing Units2,132
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation860 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Lakes was built in 2005.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.