Very AffordableNear National AverageBuckeye United School District
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Highland Hills is a small town of 699 in Ohio, with a median household income of $25,500
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Highland Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Highland Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Highland Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.4
Highland Hills's overall cost of living index is 86.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Highland Hills costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Highland Hills, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$593
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
28.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$25,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Highland Hills's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
536.3 /100k
Property Crime
1843.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Highland Hills is served primarily by Buckeye United School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Highland Hills, OH
National Avg
School District
Buckeye United School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Highland Hills sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Highland Hills's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Highland Hills roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $593/month.
Highland Hills's violent crime rate is 536.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1843.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Highland Hills are operated by Buckeye United School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.2:1. 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Highland Hills, OH has a population of 699, a median household income of $25,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Highland Hills averages 35.3°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Highland Hills, Ohio is 699 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Highland Hills: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $25,500, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Highland Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
