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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
91
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

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 TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$217,000-4.4%
Single Family $218,000-4.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$156,000-6.0%
    3 Bed
    		$221,000-3.1%
    4 Bed
    		$277,000-2.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    4.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    14.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    61.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.2%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,500$1,440
    Studio Rent N/AN/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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$276,000-6.0%
    Listing Count
    		459.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.1%9.0%
    Days on Market
    		911.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Highlands, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$217,000
    Median Household Income$63,600

    Highlands, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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