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Living in Highland City

Highland City is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Highland City had a population of 12,355 at the end of 2020. The unemployment rate was 2.59% at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in Highland City numbered 1,282.

Lower unemployment than 86% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 74% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Highland City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Highland City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Highland City yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,282 people of 12,355 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Highland City is 2.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Highland City 2.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,439 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.59 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Highland City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Highland City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Highland City's nearest major airport was 14 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLAL3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highland City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Highland City.

Climate and air quality

Highland City recorded annual PM2.5 of 7.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from 16.2°C in January to 27.9°C in July. Highland City's monthly precipitation totalled 70.1 mm in January and 238.3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Highland City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°10°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Highland City average monthly precipitation, mm0601201802407062897175224238198155694779JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Highland City annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Highland City is 7.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Highland City 7.9124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.89 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 22.72 · Feb 24.39 · Mar 26.5 · Apr 29 · May 31.5 · Jun 32.72 · Jul 33.28 · Aug 33.17 · Sep 32.06 · Oct 29.56 · Nov 26.11 · Dec 23.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 9.72 · Feb 11.17 · Mar 13.17 · Apr 16 · May 19.11 · Jun 21.83 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 22.72 · Sep 22.11 · Oct 18.83 · Nov 14.17 · Dec 11.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 16.22 · Feb 17.78 · Mar 19.83 · Apr 22.5 · May 25.33 · Jun 27.28 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 27.94 · Sep 27.06 · Oct 24.17 · Nov 20.17 · Dec 17.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 70.1 · Feb 62.48 · Mar 89.41 · Apr 70.61 · May 74.93 · Jun 223.8 · Jul 238.3 · Aug 198.4 · Sep 154.9 · Oct 68.58 · Nov 47.24 · Dec 79.25 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.81 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Linganore12,351 residentsSt. Marys12,361 residentsLakeland Village12,362 residentsGlen Rock12,346 residentsSugarland Run12,345 residentsNorth Adams12,368 residents

Population and city profile

Highland City covered an area of 20.2 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 656.5 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Highland City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.6%Foreign residents 10.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area20.22 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share9.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,282 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density656.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population12,355 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Highland City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–50%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student34%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Retirement33%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents1,282 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,355 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,439 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.59 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.89 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Highland City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Highland City?

The unemployment rate is 2.59 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Highland City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.89 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Highland City?

The published population is 12,355 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Highland City?

1,282 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Highland City a good place to live?

Highland City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Highland City, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/highland-city/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Highland City, United States: rent, salary},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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