Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Highland, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,669
Population
56,939
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Affordable living right outside Berdoo.
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Affordable
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Mountains
Tucked between San Bernardino and the San Bernardino National Forest, Highland offers breathing room that’s hard to find elsewhere in Southern California. The city’s eastern reaches open into the mountains, making weekend hikes and scenic drives routine. Downtown San Bernardino is minutes away, and nearby California State University, San Bernardino adds cultural and academic energy to the area.
Day-to-day life leans suburban but never sleepy. Shopping corridors along Base Line Street and Highland Avenue keep errands convenient, while proximity to the national forest makes green space genuinely accessible. The city traces its roots to the Santa Fe Railway era, when orange groves defined the landscape.
Renters find a solid mix of single-story garden-style apartments, spacious townhomes, and smaller multi-unit buildings throughout Highland. The rental market is notably more accessible than the greater Los Angeles region, offering real square footage without premium pricing.
Explore the City
Exciting live music, and great food await you at the St. Adelaide Carnival in Highland.
Serrano Middle School, Highland is surrounded by beautiful mountain views.
Nearby Highland nestled within a quiet hillside neighborhood is the Borea Canyon Trail.
Residents of the City of Highland enjoy easy access to public transportation.
The San Bernardino Mountains, with their many hiking trails, are a short drive from Highland.
Experience the natural goodness of Mentone's fruit farms in Highland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,695
Average: $101,930
Education
10,702
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,598
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland, CA is $1,131 for a studio, $1,669 for one bedroom, $1,936 for two bedrooms, and $2,984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,669/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$3,902/month
1,932 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,824/month
717 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
518 Students
Arroyo Verde Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
518 Students
Highland Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,072 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,072 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
528 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arrowhead Country Club
Airports
- Ontario International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.