Highland, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County
Highland, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $77,886 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,790. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $185,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,286. Median rent is $776/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 604/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.