What are the schools like in Highland, IN?

Highland is served primarily by School Town of Highland. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

What is the median household income in Highland?

The median household income in Highland, IN is $90,787 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Highland, IN?

Highland has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Highland, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Highland, IN affordable or expensive?

Highland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Highland is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Highland, IN?

Highland has a violent crime rate of 98.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1595.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Highland, IN a Good Place to Live?

Highland is a small town of 5,590 in Indiana, with a median household income of $90,787 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Highland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Highland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Highland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Highland's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Highland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Highland, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,787	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Highland's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.4 /100k

Property Crime

1595.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Highland is served primarily by School Town of Highland. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Highland, IN	National Avg
School District	School Town of Highland	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Highland sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Highland, IN
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Highland, IN	National Avg
Population	5,590	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Melody Hill, IN 3 mi Darmstadt, IN 3 mi Evansville, IN 4 mi Parkers Settlement, IN 8 mi St. Wendel, IN 9 mi

Highland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highland, IN affordable or expensive?

Highland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Highland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Highland, IN?

Highland's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1595.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Highland?

Public schools in Highland are operated by School Town of Highland. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Highland, IN a good place to live?

Highland, IN has a population of 5,590, a median household income of $90,787, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Highland?

Highland averages 41.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Highland?

The population of Highland, Indiana is 5,590 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Highland?

Key numbers for living in Highland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $206,700, median household income $90,787, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Highland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.