Population 4,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Highland Beach
Household size in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.87 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.85 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Highland Beach is a place of small households, averaging 1.85 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 64.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 68.5 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 71.2 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.0 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Highland Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 71.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 62.1 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Highland Beach: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Highland Beach
Renters in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.1% of households in Highland Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 71.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 48.9% of the housing in Highland Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Highland Beach are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The Miami area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,900 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,738 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,161 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,013 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,113 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Highland Beach costs $3,013 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Highland Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Highland Beach is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Highland Beach: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Highland Beach
| Period | Highland Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Highland Beach has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Highland Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Beach | 1.85 | 71.2 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 48.9% | 1984 | $3,013 | 65.1% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| Delray Beach | 2.29 | 55.3 | 6.6% | 26.3% | 19.9% | 1989 | $2,327 | 46.3% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Gulf Stream | 1.94 | 64.5 | 1.2% | 14.4% | 42.0% | 1984 | $1,772 | 73.0% | 97.0% | 8.6% |
| Boca Raton | 2.59 | 46.6 | 7.5% | 28.6% | 13.0% | 1987 | $2,686 | 54.6% | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| Golf | 2.17 | 57.2 | 3.0% | 6.7% | 18.9% | 1984 | $2,552 | 55.1% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Briny Breezes | 1.61 | 67.9 | 2.0% | 25.9% | 53.5% | 1973 | $1,729 | 51.4% | 94.8% | 4.2% |
| Ocean Ridge | 1.88 | 64.2 | 3.9% | 12.9% | 47.2% | 1977 | $2,339 | 80.0% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| Deerfield Beach | 2.60 | 44.9 | 11.8% | 36.1% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,826 | 28.7% | 86.7% | 5.1% |
| Boynton Beach | 2.55 | 48.9 | 10.6% | 25.1% | 16.5% | 1991 | $2,074 | 38.7% | 90.1% | 6.2% |
| Hillsboro Pines | 2.67 | 36.8 | 1.6% | 52.4% | 4.8% | 2000 | $2,482 | 47.3% | 97.1% | 1.6% |
| Hypoluxo | 2.20 | 51.6 | 9.1% | 25.1% | 35.6% | 1988 | $2,088 | 46.4% | 92.8% | 11.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Highland Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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