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Highland, IN


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Highland, Indiana

Introduction to Highland, Indiana

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

Highland History

Michael and Judith Johnston were two pioneers who became Highland's first settlers in 1847. The town consisted mostly of farmland and progress was slow until 1880, when the arrival of a railroad attracted Dutch settlers. The town was officially incorporated in 1910, with about 304 residents. President Calvin Coolidge visited Highland in 1927 to deliver a speach for the dedication of Wicker Memorial Park.

Highland and Nearby Attractions

  • Deep River Water Park
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Gibson Woods Park
  • Highland Historical Society and Museum

Things To Do In Highland

The town has several parks and centers with different recreational activities. William W. Powers State Recreation Area is equipped for picnicking, fishing, and boating. There are over 20 parks in the town that offer sports fields and courts, picnic areas and playgrounds. The Highland Historical Society and Museum may be of interest to those who would like to learn about the history of this region. Golfers may enjoy a visit to Wicker Memorial Park Golf Course in Highland.

Highland Transportation

Gary/Chicago International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Highland Higher Education

Colleges nearby Highland include Purdue University Calumet, Indiana University Northwest, Ivy Tech Community College, and South Suburban College.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Highland, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women810
Age of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents31

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