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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kaeser Park
      Kaeser Park
      Water Tower Park
      Water Tower Park
      Tot Lot
      The Square
      Lindendale Park
      Hoffman Park

      Entertainment

      Lory Theater
      Erwin H. Weder Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Highland.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland? The cost of living in Highland is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than Illinois.
      Highland
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% 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 850, which are 58% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      850 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 118

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland? The median income in Highland is $64,332 which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $64,33216% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,02711% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Joseph's Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland home prices? Highland home prices are $154,300 - which is 12% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $154,30016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73922% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Highland have good schools? The Highland graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland a good place to live? Highland has an overall rating of 96% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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