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Living in Highlands

Highlands is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Highlands numbered 8,612 at the end of 2020. The city faced an unemployment rate of 10.08% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 1,061 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 94% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 95% of American cities that publish it.

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

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 Highlands.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 Highlands yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,055 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?

12.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,061 people of 8,612 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 Highlands is 10.1%. 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%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Highlands 10.1%25 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 salary2,827 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate10.08 %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 Highlands. 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
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Highlands. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Highlands's nearest airport was HOU, 29 km away and offered 49 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count49 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataHOU3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highlands. 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 Highlands.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 10 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Highlands's monthly mean temperatures were 11.2°C in January and 28.4°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Highlands average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Highlands average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518012396100115153180139173163156125121JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Highlands annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5µg/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 Highlands is 10.0 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/m³2527–8124 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/m³3310–11Highlands 10.04 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 mean10.01 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.17 · Feb 19.11 · Mar 22.28 · Apr 25.28 · May 29 · Jun 31.78 · Jul 33.06 · Aug 33.5 · Sep 31.39 · Oct 27.56 · Nov 21.89 · Dec 18.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.22 · Feb 7.39 · Mar 11.11 · Apr 14.72 · May 19.28 · Jun 22.61 · Jul 23.67 · Aug 23.5 · Sep 20.56 · Oct 15.33 · Nov 10.06 · Dec 6.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.17 · Feb 13.22 · Mar 16.67 · Apr 20 · May 24.11 · Jun 27.17 · Jul 28.39 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 26 · Oct 21.44 · Nov 15.94 · Dec 12.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 123.2 · Feb 96.01 · Mar 100.1 · Apr 114.6 · May 152.7 · Jun 179.8 · Jul 139.4 · Aug 173.2 · Sep 162.8 · Oct 155.7 · Nov 125.5 · Dec 121.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M340.1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.92 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
Bayport8,609 residentsTecumseh8,608 residentsNewberry8,618 residentsCloster borough8,606 residentsWest Long Branch8,604 residentsOberlin8,603 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 12.6 km² at the end of 2025. Highlands had a population density of 501.1 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Highlands residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87.7%Foreign residents12.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.64 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share16.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,061 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density501.1 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population8,612 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Highlands 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 26–54%
Foreign residents1,061 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,612 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,055 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,827 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate10.08 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean10.01 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 Highlands 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 Highlands?

The unemployment rate is 10.08 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Highlands?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.01 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 Highlands?

The published population is 8,612 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Highlands?

1,061 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Highlands a good place to live?

Highlands 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). Highlands, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/highlands/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Highlands, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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}
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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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  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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