Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Highland, IL
$269,900Median listing price
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About Highland
Highland is a stable, middle-class suburb with mid-century ranch homes, tidy subdivisions, and a strong parks system. Housing is mostly single-family ranches and split-levels at moderate prices.
Home prices in Highland
The median listing price in Highland is $269,900.
Top places in Highland
- Wicker Memorial Park
- Highland Main Square area and Highway Avenue corridor.
- Lincoln Community Center.
- Erie Lackawanna Trail
- Highland Public Library.
- Local dining along Indianapolis Boulevard.
Commuting from Highland
- No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Hammond or (via the new Monon Corridor) Munster.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Highland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Highland, IL?
The median listing price in Highland is $269,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Highland, IL?
No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Hammond or (via the new Monon Corridor) Munster.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.