Texas · Metropolitan Area
Highland Village is a small city in Texas with a population of 16,004. Residents earn $164,459 per year, which is 119% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Village 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Highland Village stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Highland Village is $164,459, which is significantly higher than the national average — 119% above $75,149. This places Highland Village among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Village is $493,400, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,434 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Highland Village is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 679 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Highland Village is a highly educated community — 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Highland Village enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $164,459 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,470 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Census Median | $493,400 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $577,077 |
| Median List Price | $710,000 |
| Median List Price | $710,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $219 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 22.6% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,434 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,996 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Total Violent | 44.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 31.4/100K |
| Total Property | 678.9/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 226.3/100K |
| Theft | 421.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 31.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0897°N, 97.0615°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.1% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,894/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |