Highland, IN
Living in Highland
Bikeability37
Walkability24
Commute42
Public Transit41
Affordability69
Public Safety74
Airports92
Hospitals50
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$6.3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$929Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K38%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34
Property Crime in Highland
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland, IN
Highland Christian School
0 miles, N
Our Lady of Grace School
1 miles, N
Bible Baptist School
1 miles, NE
Calumet Christian School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Highland, IN
Purdue University Northwest
3 miles, N
Indiana University-Northwest
6 miles, E
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
9 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
9 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland, IN
Community Hospital
3 miles, W
Franciscan Health Munster
3 miles, W
Franciscan Health Dyer
5 miles, SW
Franciscan St Margaret Health Hammond
6 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Highland, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
22 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
38 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
60 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
96 miles, NW