Living in Highland, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland · Census data 2020–2024
Highland has 1,354 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $49,063 (19% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $104,400, the median rent is $817/month.
Highland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland at a glance
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $49,063State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $104,400State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Highland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Highland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland the median home value is $104,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,076 a month in housing costs.
Highland median household income
The median household income in Highland is $49,063 and the income per person is $21,668. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Highland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 501
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.35
Highland demographics
- Population
- 1,354
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 404
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland ›
Education in Highland
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Highland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 1,354 | $49,063 | $104,400 | $817 |
| Cherokee Village | 5,046 | $37,326 | $94,600 | $951 |
| Hardy | 890 | $26,932 | $58,600 | $444 |
| Ash Flat | 1,217 | $41,667 | $94,000 | $663 |
| Ozark Acres | 670 | $31,940 | $73,700 | $1,107 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,555 | $46,080 | $128,500 | $748 |
| Evening Shade | 534 | $33,281 | $129,300 | $625 |
| Ravenden | 390 | $41,250 | $95,000 | $775 |
| Franklin | 283 | $50,000 | $117,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Highland, AR?
The median household income in Highland is $49,063, 19% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $104,400, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Highland?
The median gross rent in Highland is $817 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Highland, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Highland?
The median age in Highland is 41.4 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Highland?
The average commute to work in Highland is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland?
The unemployment rate in Highland is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland?
11.1% of adults in Highland 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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