Signals
Highland Springs
Meadowbrook
Opportunity
43 · Bottom 23%
vs51 · Bottom 38%
Climate
75 · Top 28%
vs75 · Top 28%
Physical resilience
85 · Top 16%
vs77 · Top 28%
Housing affordability
70 · Bottom 34%
vs85 · Top 42%
Access
97 · Top 29%
vs95 · Top 40%
Economic stability
47 · Bottom 27%
vs61 · Top 50%
Measured values
| Metric | Highland Springs | Meadowbrook | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,296 | 20,749 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $57,599 | $86,054 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $29,401 | $35,329 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,793/sq mi | 2,546/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $227,300 | $298,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 | $1,583 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 61.3% | 75.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.8% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -2.1% | -2.1% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 25.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 19.0% | 12.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 29°F | 29°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.5" | 45.5" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 3 mi | 10 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 26.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Highland Springs
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Meadowbrook
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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