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Highland, California


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Highland, California

Highland, California, in San Bernardino county, is 4 miles E of San Bernardino, California (center to center) and 16 miles NE of Riverside, California. The people of the city are in the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. Highland has a population of 44,605.

The People and Families of Highland

In Highland, about 52% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Highland, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 44% of Highland is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Highland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $43,649.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Highland residents, with $19,045. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Highland Housing

In Highland, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Highland, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Highland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Highland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Highland, CA

Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime45

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