Highlands Township, NC

Living in Highlands Township

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 65
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 22
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Schools 65
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Residents

3.2k Population +67 (2010–19)
62  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over20%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate16%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector79%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office26%
Service27%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$540k Median Home Value +$152k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$695 Median Monthly Rent +$149 (2010–19)
23% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas46%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highlands Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1

Property Crime in Highlands Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 7 3
Feb 39 6 2
Mar 46 7 1
Apr 54 5 0
May 62 6 0
Jun 69 6 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 71 6 0
Sep 65 7 0
Oct 55 5 0
Nov 46 7 0
Dec 38 7 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands Township

Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highlands Township, NC

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Summit Charter
7 miles, NE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Highlands Township, NC

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Whetstone Academy Llc
13 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Highlands Township, NC

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Brevard College
30 miles, NE
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Toccoa Falls College
33 miles, S
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Clemson University
33 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands Township, NC

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Angel Medical Center
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Highlands Township, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
108 miles, NE