Highlands SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Highlands summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Highlands. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Highlands is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Highlands is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Highlands is $220,545.
The median income in Highlands is $52,167.
Highlands's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Highlands Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Highlands | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Highlands, TX Weather
The average high in Highlands is 78.7° and the average low is 60.5°.
There are 71.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Highlands |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Highlands Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Highlands
The current population in Highlands is 6,335. The population has decreased 20.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,335 | -13.7% |
| 2023 | 7,339 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,359 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 7,714 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 7,345 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 7,720 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 7,432 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 7,544 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 7,386 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,515 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 7,775 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 7,300 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 7,603 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 7,497 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 7,954 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highlands
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Highlands is:
48.8% White with 3,093 White residents.
7.9% African American with 498 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 176 Two Or More residents.
40.5% Hispanic with 2,568 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Highlands | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 40.5% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Highlands
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Highlands is 50.4% female with 3,191 female residents.
Highlands is 49.6% male with 3,143 male residents.
| Gender | Highlands | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highlands for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Highlands completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Highlands completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Highlands completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Highlands completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Highlands completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Highlands completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Highlands completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Highlands completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Highlands completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Highlands | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highlands, Texas
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2.9% of households in Highlands earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Highlands earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Highlands earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Highlands earn $25,000 to $34,999.
27.0% of households in Highlands earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Highlands earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Highlands earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.4% of households in Highlands earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.5% of households in Highlands earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.4% of households in Highlands earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Highlands | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 27.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.4% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
