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Highland, Wisconsin

Highland, Wisconsin, in Iowa county, is 40 miles N of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 855.

The People and Families of Highland

In Highland, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $44,875.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Highland Housing

In Highland, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Highland without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Highland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Highland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Highland, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men84
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women73
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes38
Housing Recently Built22
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