Highlands, TX 77562 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Highlands, TX—77562

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$217,000

4.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,600

5.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$1,500

3.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

12.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

11.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

6.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Highlands, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Highlands, TX is $217,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Highlands, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$217,000	-4.4%
Single Family	$218,000	-4.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Highlands, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlands, TX is $1,440, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlands, TX is 1-bedrooms: $757, 2-bedrooms: $1,310, 3-bedrooms: $1,670, 4-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in Highlands, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 48.2% and 37.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,440
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$800	$757
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,310
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,670
4 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,100

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.6%

1 Bedroom

6.7%

2 Bedrooms

37.9%

3 Bedrooms

48.2%

4 Bedrooms

3.4%

5+ Bedrooms

3.2%

Property Listings — Highlands, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highlands, TX is 66. This is a decrease of 0.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$276,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	45	9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.1%	9.0%
Days on Market	91	1.0%

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Demographics — Highlands, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands, TX has a population of 9,800, which has decreased by -5.5% over the past 5 years. Highlands, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,800	-5.5%
% Under 18	24.5%	-0.8%
% Seniors	17.7%	16.4%
% WFH	2.9%	61.1%
% w/ College Degree	11.5%	0.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands, TX is a predominantly white area, with 47.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlands, TX is hispanic, making up 37.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.4% of the population in Highlands, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 9.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	47.9%	-10.5%
% Black	7.3%	58.7%
% Hispanic	37.6%	-7.8%
% Asian	0.2%	-33.3%
% Foreign Born	15.4%	-9.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 231 mortgage originations in Highlands, TX, of which 55.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 61.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Highlands, TX. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	231
% Conventional Loans	55.0%
% Government Loans	45.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highlands, TX under the Section 8 program is 1.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Highlands, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	11
Total Units Section 8	11
% Rentals under Section 8	1.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$250	$800	$1,050
2 Bedroom	-$140	$1,400	$1,260
3 Bedroom	-$20	$1,700	$1,680
4 Bedroom	$20	$2,100	$2,120

Highlands, TX—77562

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Highlands, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Highlands, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Highlands, TX

Demographics — Highlands, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Highlands, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Highlands, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$217,000
Median Household Income	$63,600

Highlands, TX—77562

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Highlands, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Highlands, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Highlands, TX

Demographics — Highlands, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Highlands, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Highlands, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Channelview, TX

Sheldon, Houston, TX

Baytown, TX

Baytown, TX

Crosby, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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