Highland, IN

Highland, Indiana

Highland, Indiana, in Lake county, is 3 miles SE of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 23 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the town are in the Gary metropolitan area. Highland has a population of 23,546.

The People and Families of Highland

In Highland, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $59,106. Highland is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Highland isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Highland residents, with $7,075. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Highland Housing

In Highland, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Highland, 92% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Highland use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Highland, IN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Highland Almanac

Highland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Highland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Highland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Highland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Highland High Schools (2004)

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
9135 ERIE ST
219-922-5610
Serves 1,101 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Highland Colleges

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