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

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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

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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 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Highlands, TX.

Name	Description
Lamarr Trucking, Inc.	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives, LLC	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)
Right Way	Sand, Common - Surface (Active)