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Highland Beach, Maryland

town · Anne Arundel County

At a glance

107
Population
$767,900
Median home value (all homes)
153% above U.S. median
$509,641
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$169,375
Median household income
116% above U.S. median
100%
Homes with broadband
97.62%
Locations with fiber available
12.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 152 — 52% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing171% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities20% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost1% below
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates57.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Anne Arundel Economic Development
AAEDC helps businesses start, grow, and thrive in Anne Arundel County through funding, expert guidance, key resources, and strong connections that move at the speed of your business.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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