Living in Highland City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland City · Census data 2020–2024
Highland City has 13,276 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $90,947 (22% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $347,100, the median rent is $1,993/month.
Highland City at a glance
- Population
- 13,276
- Median age
- 39.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $90,947State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $347,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,993/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Highland City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Highland City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland City the median home value is $347,100, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,993 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,891 a month in housing costs.
Highland City median household income
The median household income in Highland City is $90,947 and the income per person is $40,407. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Highland City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,980
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.87
Highland City demographics
- Population
- 13,276
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 4,614
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland City ›
Education in Highland City
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Highland City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Highland City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland City | 13,276 | $90,947 | $347,100 | $1,993 |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | $108,263 | $385,000 | $1,704 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
| Medulla | 10,985 | $70,802 | $319,800 | $1,287 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Fussels Corner | 5,682 | $56,091 | $92,100 | $937 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,242 | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,893 | $70,523 | $256,300 | $1,688 |
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What is the median household income in Highland City, FL?
The median household income in Highland City is $90,947, 22% 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 City?
The median home value in Highland City is $347,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Highland City?
The median gross rent in Highland City is $1,993 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Highland City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Florida median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Highland City?
The median age in Highland City is 39.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Highland City?
The average commute to work in Highland City is 29 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland City?
The unemployment rate in Highland City is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland City?
33.1% of adults in Highland City 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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