At a Glance
Median Income
$95,696
$39,348 per capita
Home Value
$216,800
Zillow: $261,078
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $95,696 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,348. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 $216,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,078. Median rent is $1,694/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 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,769/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
96.6% 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 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,188
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,696
Per Capita$39,348
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,800
Rent$1,694
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$261,078
Housing Units10,495
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,769/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation613 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute19 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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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