At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$113,900 per capita
Home Value
$855,400
Zillow: $1,014,361
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
5.6% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,900. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $855,400 , 203% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,014,361. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
74.7% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population785
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$113,900
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$855,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,014,361
Housing Units355
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+49.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland was built in 1986.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.