In Highlands, Florida, the median home price is $233,707; median household income is $54,897; the population is 105,702; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 318.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Highlands at a glance
Population
105,702
Median Household Income
$54,897
Typical Home Value
$233,707
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
318.3
Avg Commute Time
23.8
About Highlands
Highlands has a population of 105,702. The median home value is $233,707, 40% below the Florida median. Median household income is $54,897 (26% below the Florida median). The most populated towns are Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Highlands
3 towns, by population.
Highlands at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Highlands?
- Highlands has a population of 105,702 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Highlands?
- The median home value in Highlands is $233,707. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Highlands?
- Median household income in Highlands is $54,897 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Highlands in?
- Highlands is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Highlands?
- Highlands contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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