Highland charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
19,132 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$306,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$690 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$878 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 23
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Apollo Center
<1 miles, NE
Highland Elementary School
1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Spring Mills Elementary School
1 miles, E · 2.3star
Milford High School
3 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
8 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
22 miles, N · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
65 miles, N · 1star
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