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Highland, Illinois

Introduction to Highland, Illinois

Highland, Illinois, in Madison county, is 33 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The It is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Highland’s population is 8,438.

Highland History

The first European settlers in Highland were Swiss-German immigrants, who arrived in the early 1800s. The city was originally given the name Helvetia by the city’s founding members. In the early 20th century, its name was changed to the English form of the word, Highland.

Highland and nearby Attractions

  • Alton Museum of History and Art
  • Cahokia Mounds
  • South Shore State Park
  • Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
  • Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Highland

Nearby museums include the Alton Museum of History and Art, the Erwin H. Weder Museum and the Collinsville Historical Museum. The Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area, the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the South Shore State Park, the Korte Recreation Center and the Gateway Arch are some popular local attractions. Local historic sites include Cahokia Mounds, the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, the Chatillon-Demenil Mansion and Campbell House.

Highland Transportation

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located nearby.

Highland Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Southern Illinois University, Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis and Clark Community College and Saint Louis University.

Comparative Profile of Highland, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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