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Living in Highland

Highland is a city in the United States, with a population of 10,262 in July 2026. For Highland, median gross rent was US$855 per month, while the median home value was US$202,900 in July 2026. There were 409 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population10,042people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,624EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent751.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.03%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime734.8offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 54% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.31µg/m³country median 7.0 — 10% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 82% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 72% of American cities that publish it.

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

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.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 72.7%, and the vacancy rate was 4.01% in July 2026. 43.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month3 published recurring costs, € per month
Highland recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Utilities, 85 m² flat€234
Internet, 60 Mbps€68
Mobile plan, 10 GB€53

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited68.35 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB52.76 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home233.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$855/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents935.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,067 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent751.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes32 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Highland 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 worker58%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 50–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family69%strong on family, weak on cost · range 60–78%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 338 of 10,042 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$82,551 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Highland is 1.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income82,551 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,624 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate1.03 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Highland?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,470of €2,891 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,891
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,067
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€234 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237) · 2025-12-31− €234
Internet€68 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237) · 2025-12-31− €68
Mobile plan€53 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237) · 2025-12-31− €53
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,470
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Highland Salary needed to live in Highland

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Highland. 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. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents20.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents409 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,770 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Highland 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.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHighland highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Highland highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Highland1,857
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents734.8 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents91.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes9 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.27 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportBLV3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highland. 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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 is 6.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.31 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 20.42 · Feb 22.61 · Mar 26.04 · Apr 29.32 · May 32.3 · Jun 41.68 · Jul 42.44 · Aug 39.36 · Sep 36.29 · Oct 33.34 · Nov 26.97 · Dec 21.28 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -22.2 · Feb -21.62 · Mar -14.61 · Apr -6.08 · May 1.08 · Jun 5.69 · Jul 11.6 · Aug 10 · Sep 3.35 · Oct -3.76 · Nov -10.92 · Dec -17.36 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.04 · Feb 0.65 · Mar 6.9 · Apr 13.34 · May 18.67 · Jun 23.57 · Jul 25.44 · Aug 24.75 · Sep 20.93 · Oct 13.82 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 69.6 · Feb 62.23 · Mar 86.87 · Apr 125.7 · May 131.6 · Jun 114.3 · Jul 110.7 · Aug 96.77 · Sep 84.84 · Oct 86.11 · Nov 92.46 · Dec 70.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00114089 (HIGHLAND)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading31.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.59 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation699.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 338 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.887 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents338 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density541.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,042 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,015 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value202,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes72.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance1.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher35.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,539 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans90.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Highland

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Maryville as a Highland alternative in the same region

24 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Unemployment: 6.2% Maryville vs 1.0% Highland+501%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 348 Maryville vs 735 Highland−53%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,942 Maryville vs €3,624 Highland+9%
  • Foreign residents: 1.1% Maryville vs 0.9% Highland+21%
  • Nearest airport: 20.0 km Maryville vs 26.0 km Highland−23%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³ Maryville vs 6.3 µg/m³ Highland+8%
  • Residents: 8,413 Maryville vs 10,042 Highland−16%
Full comparisonMore about Maryville

Plainfield as a Highland alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 343 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.9% Highland+589%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 1.0% Highland+267%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,042 Highland+398%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,624 Highland+33%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 26.0 km Highland−65%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.3 µg/m³ Highland+23%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Highland+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Highland

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Highland, nearest in population first.

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Harrisonville10,040 residentsElkhorn10,045 residentsWest Vero Corridor10,039 residentsMount Vista10,051 residentsHailey10,053 residentsCambridge10,055 residents

How does Highland compare?

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Is Highland part of St. Louis?

Highland is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. St. Louis city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Highland?

The median gross salary is 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Highland?

The unemployment rate is 1.03 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Highland?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.31 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: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Highland?

Police recorded 734.8 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Highland?

The published population is 10,042 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Highland?

338 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Highland a good place to live?

Highland 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.

Is Highland part of St. Louis?

Highland is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Highland?

Troy, Maryville, Glen Carbon are near Highland. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  11. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  19. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Highland (Wayback Machine capture 20251113051237) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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