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Highland Heights, Kentucky


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Highland Heights, Kentucky

Highland Heights, Kentucky, in Campbell county, is 8 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Highland Heights contains a population of approximately 6,554.

The People and Families of Highland Heights

In Highland Heights, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Highland Heights, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Highland Heights has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland Heights had a median family income of $48,090. In Highland Heights, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Highland Heights favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Highland Heights Housing

Highland Heights has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Highland Heights, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Highland Heights -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHighland Heights Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHighland Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Highland Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Highland Heights Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Highland Heights, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity35
Age of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents42

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