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Highland Area's residential streets surrounded by restaurants
Situated along Charles Street, Highland Area offers a suburban feel while keeping residents close to city amenities. The thoroughfare is lined with restaurants and shops, with some local favorites within walking distance of some homes in Highland Area, but the neighborhood streets still maintain a residential environment. East State Street runs to the north, lined with more shopping and dining options, and downtown Rockford is just a few miles away, accessible along this road. When living in Highland Area, residents can still feel connected to the city without living in the center of the action.
Situated along Charles Street, Highland Area offers a suburban feel close to downtown Rockford.
Highland Area has many beautiful residential homes shaded by mature trees.
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Authentic Swedish cuisine and Italian delis
Rockford Plaza Shopping Center is on the opposite side of Rockford Avenue from Highland Avenue residents, making its restaurants and stores very close and accessible for the community. Here, residents can find a Schnucks, less than a mile away from most homes here. Also in this shopping center, Stockholm Inn pays homage to Swedish culture with a menu full of traditional Swedish dishes, from sweet Swedish pancakes to kroppkakor—potato dumplings. Murals on the wall don Swedish paintings and traditional folk art, and one wall even features the country’s different regional crests. Along East State Street, DiTullio’s Italian Market and Café has a deli and a selection of Italian imported goods. For more grocery options, Gray’s Food Stores is 3 miles north along North Alpine Road.
DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe is a local favorite spot to grab a carryout Italian sandwich.
Try the sweet Swedish pancakes at Stockholm Inn in Highland Area.
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Historic bungalows and Nationals from the 1920s
When strolling along the sidewalks in Highland Area, people can bungalows and National-style homes with front gardens that add character and color to the open front yards. These homes are often historic, dating back to the 1920s. Some streets and yards have mature trees, and streetlights sit at regular intervals throughout the neighborhood. Houses here typically list between $100,000 and $150,000.
This row of homes in Highland Area are elevated from the main street and sidewalk.
Homes in Highland Area are often historic, dating back to the 1920s.
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Walking to Lincoln Middle School from Highland Area
Students in Highland Area can attend one of two elementary schools. The eastern side can attend Maud E. Johnson Elementary, while the western side can attend C. Henry Bloom Elementary School. Both options receive C rankings from Niche. With a C-minus from Niche, Lincoln Middle School is on the western side of the neighborhood, so students can walk to and from school. East High School earns a C-plus from Niche and is listed as the third most diverse public high school in Illinois. It also offers academy programs in subjects like health, business, construction and engineering.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Maud E. Johnson Elementary School is located in Rockford, IL.
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East State Street connects to downtown Rockford
With East State Street just north of the community, Highland Area residents can drive or take the bus to downtown Rockford, 2 miles west. Buses also run along Charles Street, connecting to other shopping and dining options. Because both of these neighborhoods are busier thoroughfares for the city, residents in Highland Area might hear traffic as it passes. UM Health Swedish American Hospital is close to half a mile from most homes in Highland Area for increased accessibility than other Rockford communities. Chicago Rockford International Airport is about 6 miles from the community.
Residents of Highland Area can still feel connected to the city without living in it.
Public transportation runs through Highland Area to provide access to downtown Rockford.
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Walking paths and playground near Highland Area
While Highland Area doesn’t have any neighborhood parks of its own, the community isn’t far from others. Churchill Park is just a couple blocks south, where residents can go to play tennis or basketball or take the kids to the playground. Just a bit to the east at Dalquist Park, walking path snakes through it, stretching for about half a mile and offering two bridges over Keith Creek. The path is paved, with a line down the center to control the direction of traffic. The park’s paths and open grounds make it a popular host for cross country meets.
Churchill Park is located in Rockford, IL.
Sininissippi Park has a great golf course beloved by residents of Rockford.
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Rockford's summer markets and holiday lights shows
Because the community is so close to downtown Rockford, residents can access the city’s local events. “During the summer, the city of Rockford hosts Friday Night Rockford City Market in the downtown river district,” says Rockford native and broker David Try with Century 21 Affiliated. “It’s not just food, its vendors selling their wares. There are games for the kids, too. In the fall, it moves inside to a much smaller venue.” For the Fourth of July, the city hosts three separate parades and live music in Davis Park. The day ends in a 30-minute fireworks show synced to music. In the winter, Sinnissippi Park hosts a free drive-through holiday lights show every Thursday through Sunday in December.
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Park
Twin Sister Hills Park
Sinnissippi Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Dahlquist Park
Highland Playground
Beattie Park Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highland Area
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highland Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Area, Rockford sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Area, Rockford over the last 12 months is $354,871, up 624% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,022
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,615
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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