Median owner-occupied home value
$202,900
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
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Moving to Highland
Independent outer-metro city · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA well-kept city with local employers and a traditional downtown.
The short version
Highland stands out for complete small-city living. Key tradeoffs include long metro commute.
What stands out
Highland pairs Silver Lake Park with the Korte Recreation Center, offering outdoor and indoor options. If both matter, compare candidate homes by the travel time to each rather than treating the two as one neighborhood feature.
The essentials
At a glance
Local estimates and editorial ratings are orientation only; they are not verified market data or current listing prices.
- Affordability rating
- 79/100
- Family-life rating
- 70/100
- Walkability rating
- 52/100
- Typical monthly rent
- $993/mo
- Typical home value
- $205,000
Editorial estimate
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The local picture
A feel for Highland
These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.
Local snapshot
Best for & local character
People prioritizing downtownHouseholds seeking heritageMovers comfortable with long metro commuteDowntownHeritageParks
Highlights
- complete small-city living
- Downtown
- Heritage
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability52
Transit8
School context64
Nightlife & dining39
Parks & outdoors68
Arts & culture40
Quiet & peaceful73
The decision brief
Is Highland a good fit?
What stands out
Highland pairs Silver Lake Park with the Korte Recreation Center, offering outdoor and indoor options. If both matter, compare candidate homes by the travel time to each rather than treating the two as one neighborhood feature.
Things to check
Test your commute
The published mean travel time to work is 27.3 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.
SourceDoes this fit your actual move?
Compare Highland against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
Homes & housing
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Plan the daily trip
Commute & getting around
Published mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.
SourceSchools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Highland. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.
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Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
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Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
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Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
Illinois school district finder
Search by address to identify a district; the district must confirm the specific school assignment.
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
A few documented places in Highland; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
A few documented places in Highland; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Highland
What is it like to live in Highland?+
Highland stands out for complete small-city living. Key tradeoffs include long metro commute. Highland pairs Silver Lake Park with the Korte Recreation Center, offering outdoor and indoor options. If both matter, compare candidate homes by the travel time to each rather than treating the two as one neighborhood feature.
What should I know about housing costs in Highland?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $202,900 in Highland. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Highland?+
CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Highland. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.
Use the Illinois district finderWhat is commuting from Highland like?+
The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 27.3 minutes for residents of Highland. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.
SourceWhat costs should I consider before moving to Highland?+
The published median owner-occupied value (data as of 2024-12-31) is $202,900 in Highland. It is not a current listing price. Compare the full monthly cost of actual homes, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and any HOA fees.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Highland?+
The published mean travel time to work is 27.3 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Highland Downtown Square is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
SourceKeep narrowing the decision
Put Highland in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
If parks and outdoor access matter
Compare Highland with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.
Read guideMissouri or Metro East?
Compare both sides of the river using the actual commute, housing and services you would use.
Read guideWhere should you live in St. Louis?
Start with the life you want and use that to narrow the region.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Highland
See where Highland sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Around town
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Highland.
Parks & outdoors
1 placeMunicipal park
Silver Lake Park
A large lakefront park with trails, boating and recreation space.
Official detailsFamily destinations
1 placeRecreation center
Korte Recreation Center
Highland's municipal recreation, aquatic and fitness facility.
Official detailsShopping & errands
1 placeDowntown district
Highland Downtown Square
The city's historic civic and commercial center.
Official detailsThings to do
1 placeCivic & everyday
1 placeLibrary
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
The public library serving Highland residents.
Official detailsDon’t choose in a vacuum
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