What are the schools like in Highpoint, OH?

School district data for Highpoint is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Highpoint?

The median household income in Highpoint, OH is $60,887 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Highpoint, OH?

Highpoint has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

Highpoint, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Highpoint, OH affordable or expensive?

Highpoint's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Highpoint is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Highpoint, OH?

Highpoint has a violent crime rate of 413.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2160.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Highpoint, OH a Good Place to Live?

Highpoint is a small town of 876 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,887 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Highpoint stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Highpoint is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Highpoint 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: 94.1

Highpoint's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Highpoint costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Highpoint, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,887	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Highpoint's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.5 /100k

Property Crime

2160.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Highpoint, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Highpoint sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Highpoint, OH
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Highpoint, OH	National Avg
Population	876	—
Median Age	58.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.5%	22.2%
65 and over	31.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brecon, OH 1 mi Sixteen Mile Stand, OH 1 mi Montgomery, OH 3 mi Sharonville, OH 3 mi Blue Ash, OH 4 mi

Highpoint vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highpoint, OH affordable or expensive?

Highpoint's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Highpoint roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Highpoint, OH?

Highpoint's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Highpoint?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Highpoint, OH a good place to live?

Highpoint, OH has a population of 876, a median household income of $60,887, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Highpoint?

Highpoint averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Highpoint?

The population of Highpoint, Ohio is 876 with a median age of 58.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Highpoint?

Key numbers for living in Highpoint: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $140,400, median household income $60,887, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Highpoint side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.