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Highland Heights, Kentucky

Introduction to 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.

Highland Heights History

The city of Highland Heights is located in Campbell County, which was founded in 1795. The county was named after a Revolutionary War soldier called Colonel John Campbell. With the Northern Kentucky State College moving in this city in 1971, the development in the city was quickened.

Highland Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Asbury Chapel
  • Museum of Anthropology
  • Newport Aquarium
  • Devou Park

Things To Do In Highland Heights

Devou Park comes with a number of recreational facilities. One can visit the Asbury Chapel. The Vent Haven Museum and Museum of Anthropology are also popular tourist destination. One can also plan a trip to the Newport Aquarium. The Withrow Nature Preserve and Devou Park are also nearby.

Highland Heights Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Highland Heights Higher Education

Northern Kentucky University is in the city. Other higher education institutes that can be attended by the residents from the city include the Xavier University, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

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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