Living in Highland Lakes, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Lakes has 5,866 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $169,361 (165% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $599,200, the median rent is $1,201/month.
Highland Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 5,866
- Median age
- 47.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $169,361State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $599,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,201/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Highland Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 165% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Highland Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Lakes the median home value is $599,200, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,811 a month in housing costs.
Highland Lakes median household income
The median household income in Highland Lakes is $169,361 and the income per person is $86,426. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Highland Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,356
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.68
Highland Lakes demographics
- Population
- 5,866
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,191
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Lakes ›
Education in Highland Lakes
73.5% of adults 25 and older in Highland Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Highland Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | $169,361 | $599,200 | $1,201 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
| Shoal Creek | 1,328 | $218,333 | $762,500 | $2,766 |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,365 |
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,460 |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,264 |
| Chelsea | 16,260 | $115,337 | $360,000 | $1,414 |
| Pelham | 24,827 | $101,094 | $299,800 | $1,577 |
| Westover | 2,298 | $96,932 | $297,400 | $1,048 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Lakes, AL?
The median household income in Highland Lakes is $169,361, 165% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Lakes?
The median home value in Highland Lakes is $599,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Highland Lakes?
The median gross rent in Highland Lakes is $1,201 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Highland Lakes, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 165% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 185% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Highland Lakes?
The median age in Highland Lakes is 47.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Highland Lakes?
The average commute to work in Highland Lakes is 30 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Highland Lakes is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Lakes?
73.5% of adults in Highland Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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