Median Age
71 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
5%
Over 65
64%
Highland Beach
Highland Beach, FL Area Guide
Revel in the ocean views in this beautiful coastal neighborhood
Coastal
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Laidback
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Ocean
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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The tranquil town of Highland Beach is nestled along the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County. Highland Beach is warm year round, giving renters a little piece of paradise. There are plenty of cozy bungalows with beachfront access, perfect for renters who love the proximity to sandy beaches. Enjoy the warm weather by deep sea fishing in the nearby Gulf Stream, stroll over to the beach to sunbathe, or enjoy a nice swim in the ocean. Commuters can take a peaceful drive along A1A Highway to take in the community’s beauty or visit the neighboring towns, which include Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Delicious seafood and eclectic meals can be found at the beachside restaurants, some even offering live entertainment and ocean views. Be the next renter to call the sunny beachside town of Highland Beach home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$130,160
Average: $154,906
Education
5,362
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,285
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
- Sandoway House Nature Center
- Children's Science Explorium
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
- American Orchid Society Botanical Garden
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Beach International
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.