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Highland Hills

Texas · San Antonio · 25,323 residents · 4.924 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $152,860. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the San Antonio median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Highland Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,323
Population density
5,143 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,188
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,894
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,860
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,076
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.2%
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(2,997)
Black3.3%(825)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(21,356)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0.4%(104)
Diversity Score34.2%(8,663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(2,997)
Black3.3%(825)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(21,356)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0.4%(104)
Diversity Score34.2%(8,663)
Diversity Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
16.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas?

Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas has about 25,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas?

The typical household in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas earns about $43,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas expensive?

In Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas, the median home is worth about $152,860, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas?

About 24.4% of people in Highland Hills, San Antonio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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