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Highland Village.
About
Life in Highland Village
This Dallas-Fort Worth suburb sits on the western edge of Lewisville Lake with a genuinely affluent feel—median household income hovers around $160,000, and homes average $550,000, so you're looking at a neighborhood where most residents are established professionals or families with significant means. The community skews older and more settled than typical suburbs (median age 44.5), with about 77% of households being married couples, which shapes the overall culture toward stability and family-focused living rather than young nightlife or transience. The job market itself is solid with 3.8% unemployment, though most people here work elsewhere in the metroplex—your commute to Dallas or Fort Worth averages 26 minutes, and you've got DCTA commuter rail access plus express coach service if you want transit options, though honestly a car is essential for daily life in this sprawl.
Highland Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Highland Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Highland Village, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (10.6%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.2%
of households
Married Couples
75.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 73% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Highland Village
In Highland Village, rent runs 73% above the TX average, and home values are 94% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,390
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $582,671 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Highland Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Denton County, which includes Highland Village, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Highland Village: Denton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Denton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Highland Village is about 2% of Denton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Highland Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute25.9 min avg
How Highland Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Highland Village, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Highland Village runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
43.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
704.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Highland Village Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Denton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Denton County, which includes Highland Village, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 37 | Hail | $23.3M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $46.3M |
| 2022 | 29 | Drought | $543,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Hail | $168.2M |
| 2020 | 25 | Heat | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 32 | Hail | $889,500 |
| 2018 | 17 | Drought | $492,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Denton County, county-wide
Highland Village is about 2% of Denton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Denton County, which includes Highland Village, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Denton County, county-wide
Highland Village is about 2% of Denton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Highland Village has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.20" |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 2.83" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.36" |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.67" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.86" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 2.29" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.44" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.64" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.94" |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 2.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Highland Village
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Highland Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Flower Mound
Medical City Lewisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Lewisville
Baylor Scott White the Heart Hospital Corinth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Denton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Highland Village
Highland Village's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 58.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
58.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Highland Village (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 34,341 students · in-state tuition $11,309 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 8,767 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 58% graduate · median earnings $59,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,780 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,308 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 199 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $41,473 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Highland Village
Highland Village has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
95 mi awayCities Near Highland Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Highland Village?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Highland Village FAQ
Is Highland Village, Texas affordable?⌄
Highland Village's median rent is $2,429/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $159,828/year. Median home value is $550,000.
Is Highland Village, Texas safe?⌄
Highland Village's violent crime rate was 43 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 704 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Highland Village, Texas?⌄
Denton County, which includes Highland Village, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Highland Village, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Highland Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,429/month and median household income is $159,828/year. The median home value is $550,000. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Highland Village, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Highland Village is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from