Livability Score

76
/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
Entertainment (2) F
Lory Theater
Cinema
Erwin H. Weder Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (1) F
Highland Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Korte Meat Processing
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Kaeser Park
Park
Kaeser Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
The Square
Park
Lindendale Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Lindendale Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Madison County Fairgrounds
Park
Spindler Park
Park
Spindler Park
Park
VFW Club Park
Park
Merwin Park
Park
Merwin Park
Park
Denny Rinderer Park
Park
Glik Park
Park
KC Hall Park
Park
Silver Lake Park
Park
Silver Lake Park
Park
Highland Country Club
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Highland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Highland is 90/100 - which is 6% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A+

Highland crime rates are 798 per 100k, which is 59% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
708 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
90 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B+

The median income in Highland is $64,332 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$64,332
C
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Hospital
Highland Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Highland home prices are $154,300 - which is 12% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$154,300
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C+

The Highland graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (5) C-
St Paul Catholic School
Highland Elementary School
Highland Primary School
Highland Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Highland High School
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ratings A+

Highland has an overall rating of 96% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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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- 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