Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Highland
Highland, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,541
Population
21,483
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Small town values agricultural roots and nature
Lakefront
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Community
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Outdoor Living
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Family Friendly
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Located at the southern tip of Lake Michigan, Highland is a small town great for those looking to raise a family in a close-knit community. The town prides itself in being descendants of cabbage, onion, and pumpkin farmers who helped build the town. The schools are good and many of the popular events are held at or organized by the Lincoln Community Center. The Festival of the Trail celebrates the arts by featuring artist booths, a farmer’s market, and live music. The annual Downtown Car Cruise features dozen of vintage cars.
Highland appreciates the Midwest nature found in the area and preserves multiples parks. Visit the Highland Heron Rookery where you can view blue herons, owls, ducks, and other birds year round. The Wicker Memorial park, a town favorite, has a golf course with a driving range, dog park, playground, volleyball courts, and three miles of trails. Just 30 minutes from the Indiana Dunes National parks, locals travel here to enjoy the southern shores of Lake Michigan and 50 miles of wetlands, dunes, prairies, and rivers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,834
Average: $87,080
Education
5,509
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,366
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland, IN is $1,534 for one bedroom, $1,864 for two bedrooms, and $1,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,534/month
717 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
726 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
987 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Green Lake Woods
- Clayhole Woods
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago Midway 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 February 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.