At a Glance
Median Income
$90,082
$73,460 per capita
Home Value
$394,800
Zillow: $559,988
Median Rent
$1,848/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 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+
3.6 / 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 $90,082 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,460. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 74,847 business establishments, including 6,391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highlands is $394,800 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,988. Median rent is $1,848/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Highlands reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 190/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highlands has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,575
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density6,182/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,082
Per Capita$73,460
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$145,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A
Home Value$394,800
Rent$1,848
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$559,988
Housing Units2,925
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property190/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary84/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 72%
Commute40 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Highlands was founded in 1900.
The median home in Highlands was built in 1973.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.530 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 6,391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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