At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$21,724 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $252,299
Median Rent
$988/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.5% 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
3.1 / 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 $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 853 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,299. Median rent is $988/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
8.1% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density971/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$21,724
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$988
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$252,299
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.8%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.