Living in Highland Hills, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Hills has 632 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $41,615 (42% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $121,400, the median rent is $847/month.
Highland Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland Hills at a glance
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 51.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $41,615State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $121,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $847/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Highland Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Highland Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Hills the median home value is $121,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Highland Hills median household income
The median household income in Highland Hills is $41,615 and the income per person is $25,214. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Highland Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 32.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.8%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.31
Highland Hills demographics
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 255
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Hills ›
Education in Highland Hills
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Highland Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.6%
Highland Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills | 632 | $41,615 | $121,400 | $847 |
| Warrensville Heights | 13,545 | $49,669 | $121,100 | $1,044 |
| North Randall | 1,059 | $50,962 | $138,100 | $1,029 |
| Beachwood | 13,865 | $106,748 | $410,300 | $2,047 |
| Woodmere | 641 | $57,115 | $304,500 | $1,191 |
| Shaker Heights | 28,922 | $104,073 | $303,200 | $1,168 |
| Orange | 3,485 | $170,063 | $442,300 | $3,063 |
| University Heights | 13,394 | $96,971 | $242,700 | $1,507 |
| Bedford Heights | 10,847 | $50,269 | $156,500 | $1,009 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Hills, OH?
The median household income in Highland Hills is $41,615, 42% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Hills?
The median home value in Highland Hills is $121,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Highland Hills?
The median gross rent in Highland Hills is $847 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Highland Hills, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Highland Hills?
The median age in Highland Hills is 51.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Highland Hills?
The average commute to work in Highland Hills is 19 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Hills?
The unemployment rate in Highland Hills is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Hills?
14.9% of adults in Highland Hills 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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