Demographics

The City of Highland Village, population 15,000, is located halfway between Denton and Dallas. The City has experienced significant growth, with an increase in population of over 75% since 1990. Highland Village’s rating as the safest city for the 6th consecutive year, the Blue Ribbon schools and the topography of rolling hills, extensive trees and open space make it a desirable place to raise a family. Over half of the households (55%) have children under the age of 18.

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Highland Village is bordered on the north by Lake Lewisville, with many lakefront homes and homes with lake views. The median value of a home in the Highland Village market is $191,678. The majority of the homes in Highland Village are new and custom built; even the earliest homes are custom resort or lakefront.

Highland Village residents can easily walk anywhere within the City on the Inland Trail System. The Inland Trail main spine is a 9.83-mile multi-use trail network connecting virtually all areas of Highland Village. The trail is designed for walking, jogging, bicycling and meanders throughout the City connecting neighborhoods to parks, schools, neighborhoods, retail centers and City offices.

Highland Village’s population is educated and informed. Over 85% of the population has some college level education and over 60% hold a post-secondary degree. Technology is a priority in Highland Village. Nearly 95% of the homes in Highland Village connect to the Internet, with over 90% of the population on-line several times a week. The City utilizes the interest in technology to communicate quickly with residents through E-Watch, an on-line version of Neighborhood Watch, and eConnect, an e-mail service for residents to receive City information on topics of interest to them.

Commercial development at the FM 407 and FM 2499 intersection make Highland Village the ultimate shopping destination. The northeast corner is a regional shopping center, featuring a Wal-Mart Supercenter designed specifically for Highland Village along with LA Fitness, Office Depot, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Applebees and other restaurants. The northwest corner is a lifestyle center featuring a Barnes and Noble and AMC Theater along with upscale retail and dining all in a pedestrian friendly environment.