Highland Springs, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Henrico County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
15,091 Population 1,893/sq mi density
$56,931 Median Income $28,108 per capita
$206,300 Home Value $260,799 Zillow
$1,234 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,931 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,234/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Highland Springs, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,931
24% below
$28,108 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
27% below
Zillow: $260,799
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
6% above
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Highland Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highland Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
73%
Rent
106%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highland Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highland Springs residents earn a median household income of $56,931 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,108. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,661 business establishments, including 800 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highland Springs is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,799. Median rent is $1,234/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

19.5% of adults in Highland Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highland Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population15,091
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,893/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,931
Per Capita$28,108
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$37,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$1,234
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$260,799
Housing Units6,336
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation167 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Highland Springs was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 800 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.