Madison County, Illinois
Highland Real Estate and Local Guide
One of the oldest Swiss settlements in the United States, founded in 1837 and a sister city of Sursee, Switzerland. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Highland best.
About the area
Living in Highland, IL
Birthplace of Pet Milk, founded in 1885 as the Helvetia Milk Condensing Company, and home of the Wicks Organ Company.
The housing market
Homes in Highland
- About 72% of Highland's housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68% of homes are single-family detached.
- The median home value is about $185,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Highland home
Highland Square (Plaza Square Park)
Historic downtown square with a lighted fountain and gazebo that anchors the city's festivals
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
Public library named for Louis Latzer, the 'Father of Pet Milk'
Lory Theater
Historic independent cinema on the downtown square
Silver Lake Park
90-acre park with a lake, hiking trails, disc golf, boat ramp, and kayak rentals
Glik Park
Athletic park with a 1.56-mile trail linking to Frank Watson Parkway
Neighborhoods
Highland areas to know
Historic Downtown
Quarter-square-mile historic district around the Square and Plaza Park
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.