At a Glance
Median Income
$16,289
$38,781 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.9% smoking rate
How Hightsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hightsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hightsville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hightsville residents earn a median household income of $16,289 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,781. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Education
14.8% of adults in Hightsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hightsville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population707
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female89% / 11%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$16,289
Per Capita$38,781
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$408,845
Housing Units208
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,454/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hightsville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.