Highland, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
56,690 Population
$77,979 Median Income
$455,200 Home Value
$1,539 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
469 Violent Crime / 100K
33.3 yrs Median Age
22.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
4.0
Economy
3.4
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population56,690
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density3,053/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 38.4%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$77,979
Per Capita Income$34,323
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate12.7%
County GDP$351,753M

Housing

3.4/5
Home Value (Census)$455,200
Zillow Value$541,169
Median Rent$1,539
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Depression20.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime469/100K
Property Crime2,399/100K
Murder12.8/100K
Vehicle Theft593.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul54° / 79°
Rain13 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+78.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)67

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Work From Home7.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations25

How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$77,979
Home Value$455,200
Median Rent$1,539
Poverty Rate12.7%
Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
Unemployment3.4%
Violent Crime469.2 /100K
Avg Temperature65.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population56,690
Population Density3,053 per sq mi
Median Age33.3 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38.4% Black 6.4% Hispanic 2.2% Other 53%
White38.4%
Black or African American6.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races53.0%

Language

English Only53.1%
Spanish Speakers46.9%
English 53.1% Spanish 46.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.2%
Health Insurance89.5%

Income

4% above avg
Median Household Income$77,979
Per Capita Income$34,323
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,565
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate12.7%
Total Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation8,853
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Retail Stores9,811
Manufacturing4,357
Total Establishments148,394

Industry Mix

Restaurants 8,853 Healthcare 13,951 Retail 9,811 Manufacturing 4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$116,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,097

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.7 min
Work From Home7.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$455,200
Zillow Home Value Index$541,169

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$625,000
Price Per Sq Ft$352
Homes Sold (month)22
Sale-to-List Ratio101.3%
Price Drops19.4%
Active Inventory62

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.9%

Rental Costs

32% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,539
Zillow Rent Index$2,388

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,097
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.22%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity28.4%
Depression20.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.5%
Regular Checkup69.4%
Premature Death Rate5,325 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13,951
Restaurants (County)8,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime469.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter12.8 /100K
Rape31.2 /100K
Robbery130.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault295.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,399.2 /100K
Burglary771.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,033.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft593.9 /100K
Arson22.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

54°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation12.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Land Area18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²)
Population Density3,053 per sq mi
Latitude34.1135°
Longitude-117.1657°
County FIPS06059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Democrat +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
High School+78.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,053 per sq mi
Land Area18.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations25
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)30
Public Libraries (County)67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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