Highlands Township, NC
Living in Highlands Township
Bikeability35
Walkability65
Commute92
Public Transit27
Affordability36
Public Safety100
Airports31
Hospitals72
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation+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
$66kMedian 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
$540kMedian Home Value+$152k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$695Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands Township, NC
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
12 miles, SW
Whetstone Academy Llc
13 miles, S
Trimont Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands Township, NC
Western Carolina University
18 miles, N
Brevard College
30 miles, NE
Toccoa Falls College
33 miles, S
Clemson University
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands Township, NC
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
3 miles, NE
Angel Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Harris Regional Hospital
23 miles, N
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Highlands Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
46 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
57 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
108 miles, NE