Highland Homes for Sale

For families seeking a beautiful home in San Bernardino County, the southern California city of Highland is an ideal choice. Set against the splendor of the San Bernardino Mountains, Highland boasts a low crime rate and a strong school system. Highland was originally settled due to the booming citrus industry, and life here is still as sweet. In fact, many of the early citrus buildings have been historically preserved and repurposed: these buildings are in use today in new, creative ways.

Highland Homes for Sale

One of the fastest growing cities in the Inland Empire, Highland is located near several employment hubs including the city of San Bernardino, Redlands and Riverside. Opportunities for educators, medical professionals and executives abound in the nearby communities of San Bernardino, Redlands and Riverside. Some residents choose to commute to Los Angeles as it is just over an hour’s drive from Highland.

The Redlands Unified School District and the San Bernardino Unified School District both serve Highland and both districts are home to schools that have been awarded the California Distinguished Schools recognition. There are several private schools nearby as alternatives to public education. The highly regarded University of Redlands and Loma Linda University are both nearby.

Close to the mountains, Highland offers residents the best of both worlds: a short drive to the ski slopes and a 45 minute journey to the year-round sun in Palm Springs. Hikers and mountain bicyclists enjoy Highland’s massive community trail system. For fitness fans, the Highland Family YMCA offers locals everything from yoga classes to adult basketball leagues.

Though Highland is a quiet community, culture and entertainment can be found just a short drive away. Neighboring San Bernardino has the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum in addition to the American Sports Museum and the Route 66 Museum. The gigantic Coussoulis Arena has been known to bring in world-class musicians in addition to the regular San Bernardino Coyotes basketball games. The airy Citrus Plaza shopping center in nearby Redlands has many anchor stores and boutiques for local retail warriors to enjoy.

The annual Citrus Harvest Festival brings the Highland community together every spring: it offers locals live entertainment, historic home tours, delicious (citrus) foods and fun for kids. Every April, the community shows their love of nature with the annual Community Trails Day, a time for nature enthusiasts to get out and see their town from a new perspective.

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