Highland, Hickory, NC
Living in Highland
Bikeability
28
Walkability
47
Commute
89
Public Transit
20
Affordability
100
Public Safety
77
Airports
66
Hospitals
59
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.8k
Population
+14 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial5%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$4.1k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
-$3.5k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$565
Median Monthly Rent
+$66 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Highland
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland
Inland Flooding29
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland, Hickory, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland, Hickory, NC
University Christian High School
0 miles, SW
Cornerstone Christian Academy
1 miles, W
St Stephen Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Tabernacle Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highland, Hickory, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
0 miles, W
Davidson College
32 miles, SE
Belmont Abbey College
37 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland, Hickory, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
1 miles, W
Catawba Valley Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW
Atrium Health Lincoln
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland, Hickory, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
42 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW