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Quiet Highland residential street with ranch-style homes, orange trees, and the San Bernardino Mountains rising behind

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Highland, California: a quiet suburb at the mountain's edge

Highland sits at about 1,300 feet at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains in San Bernardino County, a residential suburb of roughly 57,000 people. With citrus-town roots and mountain views, it offers a quieter, family-oriented pace.

Local highlights

What living in Highland is really like

The schools, parks, commute, and everyday rhythm that make Highland a place people stay.

Schools

Highland is served by the Redlands Unified and San Bernardino City Unified districts, split roughly by City Creek, with schools named California Distinguished Schools.

Parks & Recreation

Highland Community Park and the adjacent San Bernardino National Forest put recreation close, with Glen Helen Regional Park nearby.

Commute

SR-210 runs through town, linking west toward Pasadena and east to I-10 in Redlands, with the I-15 interchange nearby in Fontana.

Lifestyle

A quiet, family-oriented Inland Empire community with a citrus heritage, mountain views, and a slower pace.

Market Notes

More affordable foothill housing with scenic views and room to grow, a practical alternative to pricier neighborhoods.

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