Highlands, NC

Living in Highlands

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 91
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 49
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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

1.2k Population +180 (2010–19)
59  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate17%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
11  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year -13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government1%
Private sector74%
Self-employed16%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office22%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van74%
Walked15%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$539k Median Home Value +$118k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$724 Median Monthly Rent -$95 (2010–19)
18% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas49%
Utility gas4%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highlands

United States45
North Carolina20
Macon County1

Property Crime in Highlands

United States48
North Carolina30
Macon County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) 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

Inland Flooding67
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highlands, NC

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Summit Charter
6 miles, NE
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Highlands, NC

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Whetstone Academy Llc
13 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Highlands, NC

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands, NC

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Angel Medical Center
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Highlands, NC

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