Highlands, TX
Living in Highlands
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute49
Public Transit10
Affordability64
Public Safety44
Airports80
Hospitals55
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-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
$59kMedian 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
$114kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$789Median 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
Chinquapin Preparatory Schoo
2 miles, E
Reed's Preparatory School
4 miles, N
4 Our Kids Learning Academy
4 miles, E
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
16 miles, S
University of Houston
18 miles, W
University of Houston-Downtown
18 miles, W
Texas Southern University
19 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, TX
Altus Baytown Hospital
6 miles, SE
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
6 miles, SE
Ad Hospital East, Llc
9 miles, W
Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Highlands, TX
William P Hobby Airport
18 miles, SW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
21 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Easterwood Field
95 miles, NW