58th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Highland Township, MI
A typical home in Highland Township costs about $1,499 a month, 18.6% of the median household income of $96,574. That makes Highland Township the 17th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 58th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,048
- Median home value
- $330,800
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,949
- Of income on housing
- 18.6%
Highland Township against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Highland Township | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,048 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $330,800 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,949 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $96,574 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 18.6% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 17th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Highland Township
The towns around Highland Township, each with its own page.
- Commerce Rent $2,005 · Home $365,700 118th most affordable in the metro
- Springfield Township Rent $1,206 · Home $384,800 48th most affordable in the metro
- Tyrone Township Rent $1,750 · Home $370,600 132nd most affordable in the metro
- Brighton Township Rent $1,621 · Home $422,400 16th most affordable in the metro
- White Lake Rent $1,516 · Home $327,000 120th most affordable in the metro
- Milford Township Rent $1,466 · Home $425,400 125th most affordable in the metro
- Rose Township Rent $1,150 · Home $345,100 38th most affordable in the metro
- Hartland Township Rent $1,346 · Home $378,300 51st most affordable in the metro
Living in Highland Township
- Homes for sale in Highland Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Highland Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Highland Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Highland Township crime rate From Highland Township's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Highland Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Highland Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Highland Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Highland Township takes 18.6% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 58th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Highland Township?
The median gross rent is $1,048 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 13% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Highland Township?
Owners put the median home value at $330,800, 32% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,949 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Highland Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Highland Township home at $1,499 a month calls for about $60,000 a year. The median household here earns $96,574.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Highland Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.