Living in Highland Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Beach has 4,311 residents with a median age of 70.8. The median household income is $145,485 (95% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $909,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Highland Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,311
- Median age
- 70.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $145,485State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $909,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Highland Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 95% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Highland Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Beach the median home value is $909,200, 173% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Highland Beach median household income
The median household income in Highland Beach is $145,485 and the income per person is $150,802. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Highland Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,613
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 49.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.84
49.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Highland Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,311
- Median age
- 70.8
- Under 18
- 2.4%
- 65 and older
- 64.5%
- Households
- 2,341
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Beach ›
Education in Highland Beach
65.4% of adults 25 and older in Highland Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 44.7%
- Drive alone
- 49.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Highland Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Beach | 4,311 | $145,485 | $909,200 | $3,501 |
| Delray Beach | 67,979 | $82,041 | $420,300 | $1,961 |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $722,700 | $2,508 |
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Beach, FL?
The median household income in Highland Beach is $145,485, 95% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Beach?
The median home value in Highland Beach is $909,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Highland Beach?
The median gross rent in Highland Beach is $3,501 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Highland Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 95% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Highland Beach?
The median age in Highland Beach is 70.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Highland Beach?
The average commute to work in Highland Beach is 23 minutes; 44.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Beach?
The unemployment rate in Highland Beach is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Beach?
65.4% of adults in Highland Beach 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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