Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Highland is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 934. Residents earn $65,179 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Highland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Highland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Highland is $65,179, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Highland is $146,200, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $657 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Highland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 941 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Highland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,179 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,709 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 722 |
| County GDP | $1,660M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,208 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.25% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $146,200 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $275,866 |
| $/Sq Ft | $102 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $657 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,208 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.25% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 941.2/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 470.6/100K |
| Theft | 352.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 117.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0475°N, 90.3801°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55049 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |