Highland, Illinois · ZIP 62249

Highland — ZIP 62249

Highland (62249) scores 79/100 — Good for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $278K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$278K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$278K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,632

Violent Crime

614

Property Crime

3,018

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Madison County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Highland High School	09–12	844	Not reported	27%
Highland Middle School	06–08	616	Not reported	42%
Highland Primary School	PK–02	544	Not reported	Not reported
Highland Elementary School	03–05	504	Not reported	42%
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch	04–05	66	Not reported	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,550

Median Income

$90K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62249 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 62249 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 62249 is approximately $278K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 62249 in Highland has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.