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Living in Highland Heights

The city had 7 schools in 2026. Highland Heights is in the United States; its population was 8,623 in July 2026. In July 2026, 76.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 11,628 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1935 sources

Population8,559people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,933EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,614EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime444.2offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 72% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.31µg/m³country median 7.0 — 10% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 93% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 72% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Highland Heights?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Highland Heights.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,836 per month, while the median home value was US$371,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 95.9%, and the vacancy rate was 2.38% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Highland Heights recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,836/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent76.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,614 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes70 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Highland Heights a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–58%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 47–65%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 748 of 8,559 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$122,863 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Highland Heights is 2.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income122,863 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband86.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet6.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary4,933 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,705 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate2.6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Highland Heights?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,705 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€947of €2,899 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,899
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,870
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€947
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Highland Heights. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Highland Heights. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio339 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11,628 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,545 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Highland Heights when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHighland Heights highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Highland Heights highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Highland Heights444
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents444.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Recorded violent crimes0 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work1.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportCGF3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highland Heights. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Highland Heights.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Highland Heights is 6.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.31 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.278 · Feb 1.67 · Mar 6.56 · Apr 14.22 · May 20.39 · Jun 25.11 · Jul 27.22 · Aug 26.39 · Sep 22.78 · Oct 16 · Nov 9.06 · Dec 3.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00331458 (CHARDON)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.44 · Feb -8.61 · Mar -4.33 · Apr 1.56 · May 7.61 · Jun 12.83 · Jul 15.06 · Aug 14.06 · Sep 10.44 · Oct 4.78 · Nov -0.056 · Dec -4.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00331458 (CHARDON)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.44 · Feb -0.611 · Mar 3.33 · Apr 9.56 · May 15.83 · Jun 21.11 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.94 · Sep 19.33 · Oct 13.28 · Nov 6.94 · Dec 1.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 106.4 · Feb 79.76 · Mar 93.73 · Apr 109 · May 112 · Jun 115.6 · Jul 119.9 · Aug 104.9 · Sep 114.8 · Oct 113.5 · Nov 109 · Dec 109.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00331458 (CHARDON)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading158.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.12 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites17 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,094 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Manchester ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.8 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 748 is not 1.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.79 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents748 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density641.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population8,559 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,585 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value371,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes95.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate63.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad8.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage80 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher59.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available98.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,254 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home18.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans90.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Highland Heights

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Highland Heights from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near Highland Heights

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Cleveland Commuting Zone · 19.0 km away
Salary
2,764 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Highland Heights, nearest in population first.

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Houghton8,560 residentsBay Minette8,555 residentsSpringfield8,551 residentsWest Dundee8,570 residentsWaukesha8,573 residentsAlbertville8,544 residents

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Is Highland Heights part of Cleveland?

Highland Heights is in the published commuting zone of Cleveland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Cleveland city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Highland Heights?

The median gross salary is 3,705 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Highland Heights?

The unemployment rate is 2.6 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Highland Heights?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.31 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Highland Heights?

Police recorded 444.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Highland Heights?

The published population is 8,559 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Highland Heights?

748 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Highland Heights a good place to live?

Highland Heights may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Highland Heights part of Cleveland?

Highland Heights is in the published commuting zone of Cleveland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Highland Heights?

Cleveland, Richmond Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Willoughby Hills are near Highland Heights. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Highland Heights (Ohio), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 25883e623f6da501d0f637f8baa068f8]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/highland-heights-oh/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Highland Heights (Ohio), United States: population, rent},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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