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Highlands, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,535
Population
1,950/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$134,924 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$5,140,890 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
9
Violent Crime/100K
905 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
9 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
917
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$5,140,890
Median Sale Price
$2,620,000
Median List Price
$2,280,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.9%
Owner-Occupied
18.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,514
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
34% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $5,140,890 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,620,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,280,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,514 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,514 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 917 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 20.6% |