Highland, Indiana

Population 23,587

Highland is located in Lake County, IN. The population is 23,587, making Highland the 8th largest city in Lake County.

There are 6 public schools in Highland with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Highland is low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Highland is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Highland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Highland include Griffith, Munster and Dyer.

Highland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.3%

Crime Rate

25.31% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 54
  • Violent Crimes: 86
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 167
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

78.09% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Highland
  • 2.97 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

66 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 63

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Highland, IN and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Highland's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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7 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Highland, IN

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Highland, IN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Highland, IN issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $855
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,055
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,303
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,472

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Environmental Hazards

66 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Highland, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Highland, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Highland, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Highland, IN

Earthquakes
Highland, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Highland, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Highland, IN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Highland, IN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Highland, IN: $62,240

Unemployment

Unemployment in Highland is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.41%
White Collar - 58.59%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Highland, IN

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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