Living in Highland Village, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Village · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Village has 16,101 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $159,828 (104% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $550,000, the median rent is $2,429/month.
Highland Village at a glance
- Population
- 16,101
- Median age
- 43.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $159,828State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $550,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,429/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Highland Village a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 104% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Highland Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Village the median home value is $550,000, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,429 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,167 a month in housing costs.
Highland Village median household income
The median household income in Highland Village is $159,828 and the income per person is $64,831. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Highland Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,680
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.89
Highland Village demographics
- Population
- 16,101
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 5,548
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Village ›
Education in Highland Village
58.6% of adults 25 and older in Highland Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Village
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Highland Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Village | 16,101 | $159,828 | $550,000 | $2,429 |
| Copper Canyon | 2,514 | $155,625 | $744,300 | $1,950 |
| Hickory Creek | 5,611 | $148,852 | $507,200 | $2,192 |
| Double Oak | 3,071 | $172,321 | $736,600 | $1,383 |
| Lantana | 12,766 | $199,489 | $587,500 | $3,458 |
| Lake Dallas | 7,822 | $76,879 | $269,000 | $1,519 |
| Corinth | 23,385 | $120,580 | $375,600 | $1,891 |
| Flower Mound | 78,389 | $161,235 | $560,200 | $2,231 |
| Bartonville | 2,112 | $149,071 | $932,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Highland Village, TX?
The median household income in Highland Village is $159,828, 104% 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 Village?
The median home value in Highland Village is $550,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Highland Village?
The median gross rent in Highland Village is $2,429 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Highland Village, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 104% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Highland Village?
The median age in Highland Village is 43.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Highland Village?
The average commute to work in Highland Village is 26 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Village?
The unemployment rate in Highland Village is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Village?
58.6% of adults in Highland Village 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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