Living in South Highpoint, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Highpoint · Census data 2020–2024
South Highpoint has 4,174 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $61,105 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $241,300, the median rent is $1,197/month.
South Highpoint at a glance
- Population
- 4,174
- Median age
- 38.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,105State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $241,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,197/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Highpoint a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Highpoint
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Highpoint the median home value is $241,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,785 a month in housing costs.
South Highpoint median household income
The median household income in South Highpoint is $61,105 and the income per person is $32,823. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Highpoint: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,794
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.62
South Highpoint demographics
- Population
- 4,174
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 1,596
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Highpoint ›
Education in South Highpoint
18% of adults 25 and older in South Highpoint have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Highpoint
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
South Highpoint vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Highpoint | 4,174 | $61,105 | $241,300 | $1,197 |
| Feather Sound | 3,476 | $87,986 | $415,800 | $1,783 |
| Pinellas Park | 53,560 | $63,432 | $278,900 | $1,631 |
| Largo | 82,617 | $62,096 | $229,100 | $1,618 |
| Bardmoor | 10,292 | $89,400 | $334,700 | $1,706 |
| Clearwater | 117,247 | $66,381 | $361,300 | $1,658 |
| Ridgecrest | 3,571 | $50,428 | $303,400 | $1,614 |
| Belleair | 4,428 | $117,083 | $633,300 | $2,281 |
| Safety Harbor | 17,033 | $106,830 | $454,000 | $1,743 |
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What is the median household income in South Highpoint, FL?
The median household income in South Highpoint is $61,105, 18% lower 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 South Highpoint?
The median home value in South Highpoint is $241,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Highpoint?
The median gross rent in South Highpoint is $1,197 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Highpoint, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in South Highpoint?
The median age in South Highpoint is 38.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Highpoint?
The average commute to work in South Highpoint is 20 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Highpoint?
The unemployment rate in South Highpoint is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Highpoint?
18% of adults in South Highpoint 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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