Living in Highland Beach, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Beach has 107 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $169,375 (63% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $767,900.
Highland Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland Beach at a glance
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 65.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $169,375State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $767,900State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
Is Highland Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Maryland median.
Cons: Home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Highland Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Beach the median home value is $767,900, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,250 a month in housing costs.
Highland Beach median household income
The median household income in Highland Beach is $169,375 and the income per person is $76,177. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Highland Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 36.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.18
36.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Highland Beach demographics
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 50.5%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Beach ›
Education in Highland Beach
57.8% of adults 25 and older in Highland Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 44.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 31 min
- Work from home
- 42.9%
- Drive alone
- 45.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Highland Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Beach | 107 | $169,375 | $767,900 | — |
| Annapolis Neck | 12,032 | $173,879 | $739,100 | $2,489 |
| Mayo | 8,694 | $155,300 | $604,900 | $2,372 |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $548,900 | $1,860 |
| Naval Academy | 3,006 | $122,432 | — | $2,918 |
| Edgewater | 8,519 | $114,365 | $454,100 | $2,208 |
| Parole | 17,229 | $120,361 | $533,500 | $2,306 |
| Romancoke | 2,064 | $127,670 | $450,900 | $2,656 |
| Riva | 4,976 | $176,094 | $644,500 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Beach, MD?
The median household income in Highland Beach is $169,375, 63% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $767,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Highland Beach, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Maryland median. Minuses: home values 83% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Highland Beach?
The median age in Highland Beach is 65.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Beach?
The unemployment rate in Highland Beach is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Beach?
57.8% 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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