Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grindhouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The John Dillinger Museum
Museum
The Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
AMC Schereville 16
Cinema
AMC Schererville 12
Cinema
Peteyville Christmas Lights
Attraction
Food and Drink (17) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fuzzyline Brewing Co
Bar
Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-In
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Monty's Eatery and Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
John's Place
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Lincoln Community Center
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Jean Shepherd Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Ultra Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Flunster Donut
Bakery
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Fletcher Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Pettit Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Main Square Park
Park
Markley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lincoln Center
Park
45th & 5th Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tot Lot
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lakeside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sheppard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Little Turtle Park
Park
Meadows Park
Park
Shops (22) D-
Rebel
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Family Express
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Fallas
Clothing
Big Lots
Department Store
Rebel
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Petco
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Citgo
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Highland.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Indy Blvd & Ridge Rd
Bus Stop
Griffith Plaza
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Ridge & Arbogast
Bus Stop
Ridge & Burr
Bus Stop
Purdue University Calumet
Bus Stop
Purdue University Calumet
Bus Stop
Target/Hammond Clinic
Bus Stop
Hard Rock Casino
Bus Stop
175th Street & Columbia (Col. Center)
Bus Stop
Indy Blvd & 169th Street
Bus Stop
Food 4 Less
Bus Stop
Dyer
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Highland is 102/100 - which is 14% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Highland crime rates are 1,426 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
1,336 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
89 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in Highland is $66,079 - which is 31% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$66,079 C
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Highland Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Highland Police Department
Police
Highland South Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cardiac Care Consultants
Clinic
Griffith Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Community Hospital
Hospital
Munster Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hammond Fire Department Station #6
Fire Station
Franciscan Health Munster
Hospital
AAC
Dentist
Purdue University Police
Police
Midwest Express Clinic
Clinic
Munster Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Hammond Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
Hammond Clinic
Clinic
Northwest Oncology Cancer Center
Hospital
Schererville Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Highland home prices are $166,700 - which is 32% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$166,700 C
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Highland graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Highland Middle School
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland Christian School
Calumet Christian School
Our Lady Of Grace School
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Southridge Elementary School
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Bible Baptist School
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Beiriger Elementary School
Eldon Ready Elementary School
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
St Mary School
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Charles N Scott Middle School
Donald E Gavit Middle/High School
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Morton Elementary School
St Thomas More School
St Paul'S Lutheran School
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
High Schools (2) A+
Highland High School
Calumet Christian School
Bible Baptist School
Griffith Senior High School
Calumet New Tech High School
Munster High School
Donald E Gavit Middle/High School
Excel Center - Hammond
Morton Senior High School
Excel Center - Gary
Hammond Baptist High School
Plum Creek Christian Academy
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ratings A+

Highland has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Good town! 5 rating By AZ4life ( Mar 30, 2016) I lived here till I moved 2 years ago. This town is in the middle of everything, which is nice. You just have to drive 20 minutes to the mall, or 30-45 minutes to get into Chicago which is awesome. There of course is crime here but that is because Highland is dead middle of all t ...Read More he crime towns. Lived off Ridge rd and Grace st. :-) Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Fletcher Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Pettit Park
      Unknown Name
      Main Square Park

      Entertainment

      The John Dillinger Museum
      The Center for Visual and Performing Arts
      Amphitheater
      AMC Schereville 16
      AMC Schererville 12
      Peteyville Christmas Lights

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Fuzzyline Brewing Co
      Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-In
      Subway
      Monty's Eatery and Pub
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Arby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Highland.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland? The cost of living in Highland is 102/100 - which is 14% higher than Indiana.
      Highland
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland? Highland crime rates are 1,426, which are 23% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,426 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland? The median income in Highland is $66,079 which is 31% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $66,07919% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,92514% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland home prices? Highland home prices are $166,700 - which is 32% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $166,70010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08614% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      27% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Highland have good schools? The Highland graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      4% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland a good place to live? Highland has an overall rating of 87% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      3 total surveys

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