Highlands, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.9
/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
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,535
Census 2023
Population Density
1,950
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.4 km²)
Median Age
45.1 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 28.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
55.8%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
28.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.2%
Spanish
19.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.8%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.6%
34% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.7%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.3%
73% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,535 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,950 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 28.4% |
Language
| English Only | 79.2% |
| Spanish | 19.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 8.6% |
| Health Insurance | 97.7% |
| Uninsured | 2.3% |
| Broadband Access | 99.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |