Living in The Highlands, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Highlands · Census data 2020–2024
The Highlands has 479 residents with a median age of 56.7. The median household income is $97,500 (31% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $288,900, the median rent is $850/month.
The Highlands is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
The Highlands at a glance
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 56.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $288,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is The Highlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in The Highlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Highlands the median home value is $288,900, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,432 a month in housing costs.
The Highlands median household income
The median household income in The Highlands is $97,500 and the income per person is $67,695. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in The Highlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 237
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.05
The Highlands demographics
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 56.7
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Highlands ›
Education in The Highlands
33.2% of adults 25 and older in The Highlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Highlands
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
The Highlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands | 479 | $97,500 | $288,900 | $850 |
| Hutchinson | 39,709 | $58,687 | $125,000 | $881 |
| Nickerson | 1,001 | $49,167 | $79,200 | $798 |
| South Hutchinson | 2,751 | $50,441 | $151,000 | $602 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
| Inman | 1,325 | $59,250 | $149,000 | $960 |
| Sterling | 2,411 | $54,922 | $133,000 | $689 |
| Partridge | 236 | $67,188 | $75,800 | $894 |
| Little River | 402 | $66,667 | $116,100 | $708 |
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What is the median household income in The Highlands, KS?
The median household income in The Highlands is $97,500, 31% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in The Highlands?
The median home value in The Highlands is $288,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in The Highlands?
The median gross rent in The Highlands is $850 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is The Highlands, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in The Highlands?
The median age in The Highlands is 56.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in The Highlands?
The average commute to work in The Highlands is 22 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Highlands?
The unemployment rate in The Highlands is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Highlands?
33.2% of adults in The Highlands 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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