Small city in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Highland Village, TX

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16th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 93 of 100
23rd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Highland Village earns a grade of A on our index, 16th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families and retirees.

  • Good for families
  • Good for retirees
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Highland Village isHoustonSan AntonioAustinHighland Village
Where Highland Village is in Texas.
Population
16,029+0.8% since 2020
Median rent
$2,42973% higher than Texas
Median home value
$550,00094% higher than Texas
Household income
$159,828Median
Average commute
26 minOne way
Violent crime
43Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Highland Village

Highland Village sits about 27 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 16,029 people lived here in 2025, up 0.8% from 2020. It is suburban.

Places locals use include Copperas Branch Park, Pilot Knoll Park and Lakeside Community Park.

The median age is 43.8, 41% of households have children, 92% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $159,828 a year (104% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Highland Village

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 4 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 43 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 89% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $159,828, 104% higher than the Texas median.
  • Healthier population. Only 7.0% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Highland Village

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,429, 73% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Highland Village suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 89% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 91% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 104% higher than the Texas median, with 70 restaurants and 8 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 62% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 7.0% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 89% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 89% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,429 is 73% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 75% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,429 is 73% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 17% for people on a budget.

Highland Village report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Highland Village with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $2,429, homes cost 3.4x income.

    24 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $159,828, 4.0% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    93 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A

    43 violent crimes per 100k, 704 property crimes per 100k.

    91 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    2 grocery stores, 70 restaurants, 19 parks mapped in town.

    31 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 26 min, 30% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A

    59% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade A-

    7.0% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    96 of 100 vs US cities

Where Highland Village stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $159,828104% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%29 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 59%25 points higher than Texas (34%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,42973% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%5 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Highland Village

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Highland Village is $2,429 a month, 73% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $97,000 a year. Right now 57% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $550,000, 94% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,011 before tax, or $3,710 with property tax. That is $1,281 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Highland Village pays $8,390 a year, 98% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Highland Village

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Highland VillageStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent73% higher than Texas$2,429$1,403$1,413
Median home value94% higher than Texas$550,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income5% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Texas57%52%51%
Median property tax per year98% higher than Texas$8,390$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Texas92%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,710
Mortgage payment
$3,011
Property tax
$699
Median rent, for comparison
$2,429

Based on a $550,000 home in Highland Village, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Highland Village safe?

In 2025, Highland Village Police Department reported 7 violent crimes and 114 property crimes. That works out to 43 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 89% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 704 property crimes per 100,000, 66% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 85% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Highland Village by yearTexas4320212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
43
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
704
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Highland Village by yearTexas70420212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Highland Village Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Highland Village

Highland Village has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Lewisville ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Heritage Elementary, McAuliffe Elementary and Briarhill Middle. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
93
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
92
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHeritage ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD93 of 100
  • AMcAuliffe ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD93 of 100
  • ABriarhill MiddleMiddle, Lewisville ISD91 of 100
  • AHighland Village ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD91 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Highland Village

We grade 7 areas inside Highland Village. The top three are Baird Addition (A+), The Overlook Highland Shores (A+) and Highland Shores 15-L (A). If price matters most, Lakewood Estates has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,850 a month. Highland Shores 6-P is the priciest, at $3,050. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    7 Highland Village neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1A+Baird Addition2,519 people, median rent $2,970, home $473,000100fit
    2. 2A+The Overlook Highland Shores1,938 people, home $707,00083fit
    3. 3AHighland Shores 15-L1,614 people, home $736,00067fit
    4. 4AClearwater C1,561 people, median rent $1,980, home $438,00050fit
    5. 5ABarnett1,937 people, median rent $2,320, home $465,00033fit
    6. 6ALakewood Estates1,888 people, median rent $1,850, home $441,00017fit
    7. 7A-Highland Shores 6-P1,672 people, median rent $3,050, home $520,0000fit
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    Daily life in Highland Village

    Everyday places mapped inside Highland Village, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Copperas Branch Park, Pilot Knoll Park, Lakeside Community Park.

    The average one-way commute is 26 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 30% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 27 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Highland Village work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $159,828, income per person is $64,831, unemployment is 4.0% and 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    2
    Pharmacies
    3
    Restaurants
    70
    Cafes
    8
    Bars
    7
    Parks
    19
    Gyms
    12
    Hospitals and urgent care
    4
    Childcare
    2
    Libraries
    0

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income104% higher than Texas$159,828$78,476$80,734
    Income per person59% higher than Texas$64,831$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas4.0%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line12 points lower than Texas1.8%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than Texas59%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher12 points higher than Texas98%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance13 points lower than Texas7.0%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commuteAbout the same as Texas26 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home16 points higher than Texas30%14%15%
    Workers who work from home30%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk0.5%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Highland Village

    Under 1825%
    18 to 3411%
    35 to 6447%
    65 and over17%

    Median age 43.8 years. 41% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White78%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black4.7%
    Asian4.1%
    Other or more than one race2.8%

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    Weather in Highland Village

    Highland Village has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Highland Village30°50°70°90°56J60F68M76A83M91J96J96A88S78O66N57DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denton 2 Se, 8 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresHigh
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windModerate

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Highland Village

    Nearby, Hickory Creek gets a B+, Copper Canyon gets an A and Lake Dallas gets a C+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. B+Hickory CreekTown, 5,611 people1 mi
    2. ACopper CanyonTown, 2,514 people2 mi
    3. C+Lake DallasTown, 7,822 people3 mi
    4. ACorinthSmall city, 23,385 people3 mi
    5. ADouble OakTown, 3,071 people4 mi
    6. ALantanaSmall city, 12,766 people4 mi

    Highland Village in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 20ACopper Canyon2,514 people28 mito downtown
    5. 21AHeath10,777 people18 mito downtown
    6. 22AWestlake1,670 people28 mito downtown
    7. 23AHighland Village16,101 people27 mito downtown
    8. 24ALantana12,766 people29 mito downtown
    9. 25ACarrollton133,740 people16 mito downtown
    10. 26AMurphy21,188 people18 mito downtown

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    Living in Highland Village: common questions

    Is Highland Village, TX a good place to live?

    Highland Village earns a grade of A on our index, 16th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families and retirees.

    How much does it cost to live in Highland Village?

    Median rent in Highland Village is $2,429 a month, 73% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $550,000, 94% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,710, including property tax.

    Is Highland Village safe?

    In 2025, Highland Village Police Department reported 43 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 89% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 704 per 100,000, 66% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Highland Village?

    We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Highland Village. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 93 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Highland Village?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Highland Village are Baird Addition, The Overlook Highland Shores and Highland Shores 15-L. We score 7 areas in the city.

    Does Highland Village flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Highland Village as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Highland Village?

    Summers in Highland Village peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Highland Village?

    The average one-way commute is 26 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 30% of workers work from home. It is about 27 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.