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Highland, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
56,690
Population
3,053/sq mi density
$77,979
Median Income
$34,323 per capita
$455,200
Home Value
$541,169 Zillow
$1,539
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
650
Violent Crime/100K
1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,979 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$455,200 home value, $1,539/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$455,200
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,539/mo
32% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,871
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$455,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$541,169
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median List Price
$625,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.9%
Owner-Occupied
34.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,539/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,388/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
20 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
22
Price Drops
19.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$352
Active Inventory
62
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $455,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $541,169 |
| Median Sale Price | $557,500 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $352 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,539 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,388 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Active Inventory | 62 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $352 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,871 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 38.6% |