Living in Highland Springs, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Springs has 14,296 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $57,599 (38% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $227,300, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Highland Springs at a glance
- Population
- 14,296
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,599State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $227,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Highland Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Highland Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Springs the median home value is $227,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.
Highland Springs median household income
The median household income in Highland Springs is $57,599 and the income per person is $29,401. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Highland Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,482
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.37
Highland Springs demographics
- Population
- 14,296
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 5,983
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Springs ›
Education in Highland Springs
23% of adults 25 and older in Highland Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Highland Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs | 14,296 | $57,599 | $227,300 | $1,269 |
| Sandston | 7,399 | $59,238 | $219,900 | $1,211 |
| Montrose | 8,285 | $49,550 | $194,100 | $1,297 |
| East Highland Park | 15,265 | $64,681 | $229,200 | $1,318 |
| Mechanicsville | 38,683 | $98,595 | $351,000 | $1,724 |
| Chamberlayne | 4,692 | $97,544 | $351,100 | $1,212 |
| Richmond | 229,359 | $64,587 | $353,000 | $1,372 |
| Lakeside | 12,654 | $72,032 | $288,200 | $1,361 |
| Bensley | 5,949 | $50,547 | $218,500 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Springs, VA?
The median household income in Highland Springs is $57,599, 38% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Springs?
The median home value in Highland Springs is $227,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Highland Springs?
The median gross rent in Highland Springs is $1,269 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Highland Springs, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Highland Springs?
The median age in Highland Springs is 38 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Highland Springs?
The average commute to work in Highland Springs is 23 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Springs?
The unemployment rate in Highland Springs is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Springs?
23% of adults in Highland Springs 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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