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+
Fletcher Park
Park
Pettit Park
Park
Main Square Park
Park
Markley Park
Park
Lincoln Center
Park
45th & 5th Street Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Lakeside Park
Park
Sheppard Park
Park
Little Turtle Park
Park
Meadows Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Brantwood Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Meadows Outlet Park
Park
Grand Park
Park
Sandalwood Park
Park
Toth Park
Park
Lakeside Park Outlet
Park
Bluebird Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Lawler Park Greenspace
Park
Wicker Memorial Park
Park
Sharp Athletic Complex
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
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

      Fletcher Park
      Pettit Park
      Main Square Park
      Markley Park
      Lincoln Center
      45th & 5th Street Park
      Tot Lot
      Lakeside 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+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors