Population 27,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Highland Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Highland Hills average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Highland Hills is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Highland Hills: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Hills
Renters in Highland Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.7% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Highland Hills than nationally: 49.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 50.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Highland Hills: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Highland Hills is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $815 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $897 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,156 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Highland Hills pays $1,156 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $479 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Highland Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Highland Hills: 9.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Highland Hills never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hills
| Period | Highland Hills | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Highland Hills is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hills | 2.79 | 36.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 12.2% | 1970 | $1,156 | 9.6% | 78.2% | 5.5% |
| Hot Wells | 2.25 | 42.2 | 14.9% | 83.6% | 10.8% | 1993 | $1,234 | 16.3% | 74.1% | 2.8% |
| Pecan Valley | 2.40 | 41.3 | 19.3% | 47.1% | 8.4% | 1988 | $988 | 11.4% | 71.1% | 1.8% |
| Sunny Slope | 3.88 | 28.3 | 27.0% | 52.0% | 11.7% | 1971 | $1,120 | 9.8% | 75.4% | 10.8% |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | 3.03 | 36.8 | 7.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 2010 | $1,673 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
| Highland Park | 2.87 | 38.6 | 15.4% | 31.9% | 12.4% | 1947 | $948 | 16.1% | 82.4% | 8.5% |
| Riverside South | 3.61 | 31.4 | 20.5% | 42.8% | 12.8% | 1950 | $1,069 | 7.6% | 62.1% | 5.7% |
| Mission San Jose | 3.21 | 31.9 | 42.3% | 55.3% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,127 | 6.7% | 60.2% | 14.3% |
| Denver Heights | 2.90 | 37.3 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 20.0% | 1943 | $1,268 | 11.6% | 75.8% | 5.5% |
| Arena District | 3.00 | 36.5 | 19.1% | 58.4% | 17.7% | 1958 | $1,022 | 9.4% | 72.8% | 11.6% |
| Jefferson Heights | 2.69 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 44.9% | 24.4% | 1959 | $861 | 9.8% | 78.9% | 7.3% |
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 Hills. 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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