Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 16,004, Highland Village is a small town. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,434 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Savannah H.
glad someone said it
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Katherine P.
thanks for sharing
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Daniel Ross
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 11 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Valentina M.
underrated comment
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Allison Lee
I'm a writer and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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dc_jose
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in The Heights area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Hailey Brown
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Maverick Turner
this is the way
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Kennedy Chavez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 30, moved here 12 years ago from Austin. I've lived in North and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The healthcare situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for families. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $100K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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