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Highlands, NC
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Population: 1,105
Home Price: $622,900
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Overview
Highlands is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,105. Highlands has a cool summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
8.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Cool Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Highlands, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$44,842
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,070
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
60.2
43.3
42.3
Gender
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.8%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.2%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
White
90.9%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$622,900
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$682
$801
Family Households
35.0%
35.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.0%
36.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.6%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
41.4%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.6%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
12.4%
12.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
57.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
57.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
205.3
49.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
205.3
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Highlands
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
2361.4
751.0
336.1
Theft
4414.8
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
308.0
184.7
167.1
Arson
102.7
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Highlands, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
dining experience
cooking
personal chef
chef
restaurant
booze
restaurants
fresh ingredients
delicious
handcrafts
wine
specialty coffee
souvlaki
cheese
beer
authentic
cheese monger
restaur
red wine
golf
teams
football
coaching
announcer
outdoors
curling
athlete
wrestling
cfb
nfl
mma
hoops
nascar
gaming
softball
creativity
artists
creative
creative writing
nature
fine art
concept art
drawing
theatre
creation
painting
landscapes
studio
library
paintings
hilma af klint
artistic
craft
oil paintings
pastels
spending time
hiking
miami dolphins
books
pokemon
fishing
video editing
outdoors
craftbeer
kayaking
hunting
eclectic
enthusiasts
nerdy
camping
toys
nascar
photography
anime
gaming
creative
marketing
ondemand
theatre
special events
kyma
corporate
studio
content creation
lifestyle
producer
dining
sports
broadcasts
arts
recreation
influencer
journalism
commentary
communications
mountain
mountains
summer
hiking
hiking trails
winter
nature
western carolinas
courtyard
rock climbing
special events
space
colorful leaves
petfriendly
native plant
pet friendly
birding
conservation
boutiquestyle
landscapes
browse our
cashiers
retail
gift cards
restaurant
restaurants
sams club
local businesses
boutiquestyle
drive thru
bulk
restaur
amazon
furniture
preorders
resale
dispensary
exclusive deals
deals
stocked
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