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Highland Heights

Ohio · 8,345 residents · 5.149 sq mi
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Highland Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $290,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 95% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,345
+3%since 2000
from 8,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,621 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+14%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Highland Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,117
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,807
+37%since 2000
from $31,184 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+1%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(7,501)
Black1.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(36)
Asian4.6%(372)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(1,239)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(7,496)
Black1.8%(151)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(116)
Asian5.8%(483)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,806)
Diversity Score
22
+41%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Heights, Ohio?

Highland Heights, Ohio has about 8,345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Highland Heights, Ohio earns about $92,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Highland Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $290,400, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Heights, Ohio?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Heights, Ohio?

About 2.0% of people in Highland Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,096 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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