At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$134,924 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $5,140,890
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
9/100K
905/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highlands 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
Highlands residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $134,924. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highlands is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $5,140,890. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Highlands reports 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 905/100K.
Education
75.8% of adults in Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(125% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highlands has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,535
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,950/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$134,924
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$5,140,890
Housing Units917
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
C
Violent9/100K
Property905/100K
Health
Obesity19.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation553 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+39.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Highlands was built in 1958.
34.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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