At a Glance
Median Income
$82,822
$50,360 per capita
Home Value
$157,700
Zillow: $660,010
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
19/100K
1,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Highpoint Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highpoint's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highpoint a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highpoint residents earn a median household income of $82,822 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,360. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highpoint is $157,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,010. Median rent is $1,369/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Highpoint reports 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,558/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Highpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highpoint has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population884
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density2,600/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,822
Per Capita$50,360
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,700
Rent$1,369
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$660,010
Housing Units521
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent19/100K
Property1,558/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Highpoint was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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