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Highland, AR


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Highland, Arkansas

Highland, Arkansas, in Sharp county, is 54 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 113 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 986.

The People and Families of Highland

In Highland, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $32,788. Home offices are common in Highland.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Highland Housing

In Highland, 87% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Highland may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Highland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Highland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Highland Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Highland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Highland, AR

Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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