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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.
In Highland, about 59% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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