Highlands, TX

Highlands is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,339. Residents earn $54,524 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,339 Population 1,504/sq mi density

$54,524 Median Income $29,286 per capita

$191,400 Home Value $221,112 Zillow

$1,364 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr

316 Violent Crime/100K 4,140 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$54,524 median income, 5.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$191,400 home value, $1,364/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

316 violent crimes/100K (17% below avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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UFO Sightings

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Highlands, TX.

Name	Description
Sampson Masonic Lodge No. 231 A. F. & A. M.	Marker is at the intersection of Avenue D and South Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling west on Avenue D.
Lynch's Ferry	Marker is at the intersection of Independence Parkway and Decker Drive (State Highway 330 Spur), on the right when traveling north on Independence Parkway.
Oakland	One mile south to the site of. Marker is on Decker Drive (State Highway 330 Spur), on the right when traveling east.