At a Glance
Median Income
$77,979
$34,323 per capita
Home Value
$455,200
Zillow: $541,169
Median Rent
$1,539/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
650/100K
1,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $77,979 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,323. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $455,200 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,169. Median rent is $1,539/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,627/100K. The murder rate is 12.6/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population56,690
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density3,053/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,979
Per Capita$34,323
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$455,200
Rent$1,539
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$541,169
Housing Units16,871
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent650/100K
Property1,627/100K
Murder12.6/100K
Assault442/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,417 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Highland was founded in 1891.
The median home in Highland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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