Highland Heights is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 7372 residents.. The poverty rate of Highland Heights is 23.5%, which is 68% higher than national average. The typical household in Highland Heights earns $41324 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Highland Heights, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Highland Heights remained 2.2%, which is 53% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Highland Heights, only 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Highland Heights is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Highland Heights is $121700 , which is 47% lower than national average. While median income in Highland Heights remained $41324, which is 39% lower than national average.