Highlands, TX

Living in Highlands

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 5
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 51
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Schools 28
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Residents

7.7k Population -234 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate28%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office31%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$789 Median Monthly Rent +$181 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highlands

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County73

Property Crime in Highlands

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Harris County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 4 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 82 6 0
Jul 84 5 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 5 0
Dec 54 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands

Inland Flooding95
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highlands, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highlands, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Highlands, TX

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University of Houston
18 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands, TX

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Airports

Airports near Highlands, TX

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Easterwood Field
95 miles, NW