At a Glance
Median Income
$76,219
$40,474 per capita
Home Value
$219,500
Zillow: $269,396
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.9% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $76,219 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,474. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $219,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,396. Median rent is $1,202/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,600/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population23,749
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,219
Per Capita$40,474
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,500
Rent$1,202
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$269,396
Housing Units10,495
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,600/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation613 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Highland was founded in 1848.
The median home in Highland was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.