Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Highland Township, MI
Area Guide
Enjoy the great outdoors in this equestrian town
Lakes
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Rural
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Horses
Situated halfway between Lansing and Detroit with about an hour’s drive to both, Highland is a terrific town with a pastoral landscape. If you enjoy horse farms and spending time outdoors on the lake or at a park, Highland is ideal. Much of Highland consists of parkland and open green space, and parks encircle the town on all sides. To the north, Rose Oaks County Park is terrific for horseback riding, hiking, and canoeing. On the east side, Alpine Valley is popular for skiing and snowboarding, while Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area provides a campground, a beach, and a fishing pier. Highland State Recreation Area was once the 2,422-acre vacation estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford. When Edsel died in 1943, Eleanor sold the estate to the park system.
Highland was founded in 1835 and the town quickly became known for pickles and lumber. Today, this cozy community is terrific for those who want a country feel within the Detroit metro area. Highland Road serves as the town’s main commercial district, featuring a variety of shops and restaurants. Local hotspots include 59 West, a restaurant with billiards, football bowling, and events like Trivia Night.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,661
Average: $116,121
Education
5,281
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,817
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Township, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highland Oaks County Park
- Highland Recreation Area
- Alpine Valley at White Lake
- Proud Lake Recreation Area
- Rose Oaks Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop International
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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.