Living in Highland Beach, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Highland Beach. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,214
Highland Beach at a Glance
Median Home Value
$675,800
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,392
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
13/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$138,301
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 31
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 58.63
Population
2,214
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$675,800
Median Rent
$3,392
Median Income
$138,301
Affordability Index
88
Homeownership Rate
96.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
140% above nat'l avg
192% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Property Crime
14.9 per 1K
100% below nat'l avg
22% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
13/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
37/100
73% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
37
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
31 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
26% below nat'l avg
22% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
16
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High School
3
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