Highland City, FL

Living in Highland City

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 2
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 28
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Schools 68
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Residents

11k Population +394 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$1.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$167k Median Home Value -$26k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$839 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity99%
LP gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highland City

United States45
Florida50
Lakeland Metro Area39
Polk County39

Property Crime in Highland City

United States48
Florida57
Lakeland Metro Area45
Polk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 61 3 0
Feb 64 3 0
Mar 68 4 0
Apr 72 3 0
May 78 3 0
Jun 82 8 0
Jul 83 8 0
Aug 83 8 0
Sep 81 7 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 2 0
Dec 63 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland City

Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highland City, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highland City, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Highland City, FL

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Warner University
19 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highland City, FL

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Winter Haven Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Highland City, FL

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