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Highland Beach, FL

Highland Beach, FL.

Population: 20,717 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Highland Beach, FL is $681,732 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $780,000 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,479/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$681,732

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$681,732
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$709,326
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$780,000
Median list price
$719,250
Median price per sqft
$434
1-year sale-price change
+11.0%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
146
For-sale inventory
310
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
254
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
118 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,479/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,907/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,052/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,523/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
285
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Flash Cleaners (9.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,223
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,295

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
41
Hospitals include
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,941
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
608,243
Average weekly wage
$1,574
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Highland BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$681,732$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$780,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market102 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$3,479/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,941$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Highland Beach, FL?
$681,732.
What is the median sale price in Highland Beach, FL?
$780,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Highland Beach, FL?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Highland Beach, FL?
Typical rent: $3,479/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Highland Beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought.
Is Highland Beach, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Highland Beach, FL. 285 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Highland Beach, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Highland Beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Highland Beach, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Highland Beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Highland Beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Highland Beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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