Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
18%
Highland Heights
Highland Heights, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,273
Population
6,146
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Welcome to the proud home of Northern Kentucky University
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Most notable for being the home to Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights is a highly sought-after suburb nearing the state of Ohio. In fact, Highland Heights is only seven miles southeast of Cincinnati, making it a great town for commuters, even if this metro area is in another state. Interstates 275 and 471 are a great help in getting to and from the city. With such a central location, residents of Highland Heights have abundant dining, shopping, and entertainment options at their fingertips. Residents enjoy easy access to the BB&T Arena and Riverbend Music Center. Affordable apartments and houses, along with student housing, are available for rent in this city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,259
Average: $74,059
Education
2,094
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Heights, KY is $1,279 for one bedroom, $1,484 for two bedrooms, and $1,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Heights has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,279/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Heights, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- California Woods Nature Preserve
- Newport Aquarium
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
- Withrow Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 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.