Highland is a neighborhood of 12,606 people in Austin. 24% of homes are owner-occupied. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median age is 32.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 5,759 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 26%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,606
Population density
5,759 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.19 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,327
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$63,203
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$530,639
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,681
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.9%
76.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.99 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,436)
Black12.6%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(4,763)
Asian11.2%(1,408)
Other3.2%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,436)
Black12.6%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(4,763)
Asian11.2%(1,408)
Other3.2%(408)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
