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Highland, WI
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Highland, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $65,179 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 722 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $146,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,866. Median rent is $657/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.