Living in Highland, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland · Census data 2020–2024
Highland has 1,069 residents with a median age of 20.7. The median household income is $72,083 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $114,400, the median rent is $617/month.
Highland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Highland at a glance
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 20.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $72,083State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $114,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $617/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Highland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Highland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland the median home value is $114,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
Highland median household income
The median household income in Highland is $72,083 and the income per person is $20,422. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Highland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 322
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 33.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.21
33.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Highland has many vacation and second homes.
Highland demographics
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 20.7
- Under 18
- 6.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland ›
Education in Highland
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Highland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 1,069 | $72,083 | $114,400 | $617 |
| White Cloud | 117 | $47,031 | $92,100 | $510 |
| Robinson | 154 | $59,167 | $70,000 | — |
| Denton | 109 | $78,125 | $111,500 | — |
| Bendena | 140 | $94,375 | $191,700 | — |
| Forest City | 193 | $46,875 | $46,700 | $393 |
| Troy | 824 | $52,232 | $108,100 | $752 |
| Oregon | 882 | $67,625 | $122,400 | $534 |
| Hiawatha | 3,197 | $68,750 | $121,800 | $652 |
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What is the median household income in Highland, KS?
The median household income in Highland is $72,083, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $114,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Highland?
The median gross rent in Highland is $617 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Highland, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Highland?
The median age in Highland is 20.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Highland?
The average commute to work in Highland is 14 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland?
The unemployment rate in Highland is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland?
37.6% of adults in Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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