Highland Lakes, AL
Living in Highland Lakes
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit1
Affordability13
Public Safety84
Airports22
Hospitals30
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.5kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
68%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
90%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate9%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree46%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household90%
Householder living alone9%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$153kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more35%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office26%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$443kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
73%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$558 (2010–19)
95%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later15%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200949%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Lakes
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26
Property Crime in Highland Lakes
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Lakes
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Lakes, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Lakes, AL
Hilltop Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Primrose School at Meadowbrook
2 miles, NW
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
3 miles, SW
Gods House Kindergarten & Daycare
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Lakes, AL
Strayer University-Alabama
5 miles, NW
Samford University
9 miles, NW
University of Alabama at Birmingham
11 miles, NW
Birmingham-Southern College
14 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Lakes, AL
Grandview Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
9 miles, NW
St Vincent's Birmingham
11 miles, NW
Callahan Eye Hospital
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Highland Lakes, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
13 miles, NW
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
77 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
112 miles, W