Living in Highland Haven, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Haven has 448 residents with a median age of 71.4. The median household income is $91,250 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $492,600, the median rent is $2,250/month.
Highland Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland Haven at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 71.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $492,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,250/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Highland Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Highland Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Haven the median home value is $492,600, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,888 a month in housing costs.
Highland Haven median household income
The median household income in Highland Haven is $91,250 and the income per person is $74,564. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Highland Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 37.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.02
37.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland Haven has many vacation and second homes.
Highland Haven demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 71.4
- Under 18
- 4%
- 65 and older
- 64.5%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 19.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Haven ›
Education in Highland Haven
44.5% of adults 25 and older in Highland Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Highland Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Haven | 448 | $91,250 | $492,600 | $2,250 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 936 | $75,625 | $657,300 | $1,143 |
| Granite Shoals | 5,328 | $78,042 | $259,800 | $1,319 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 4,854 | $96,794 | $549,800 | $1,536 |
| Kingsland | 7,330 | $57,268 | $230,700 | $892 |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,859 | $63,365 | $264,100 | $1,224 |
| Meadowlakes | 1,861 | $79,050 | $385,900 | $1,685 |
| Marble Falls | 7,752 | $57,925 | $338,800 | $1,360 |
| Double Horn | 404 | $92,024 | $826,900 | — |
More for people moving to Highland Haven
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What is the median household income in Highland Haven, TX?
The median household income in Highland Haven is $91,250, 16% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Haven?
The median home value in Highland Haven is $492,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Highland Haven?
The median gross rent in Highland Haven is $2,250 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Highland Haven, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Highland Haven?
The median age in Highland Haven is 71.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Highland Haven?
The average commute to work in Highland Haven is 23 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Haven?
The unemployment rate in Highland Haven is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Haven?
44.5% of adults in Highland Haven 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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