Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Living in Highland Creek
Bikeability10
Walkability6
Commute37
Public Transit21
Affordability63
Public Safety85
Airports77
Hospitals48
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+8.7k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
77%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black30%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$269kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
68%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200953%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Creek
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Highland Creek
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Creek
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
RC Smith Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Hope Academy
4 miles, SE
Christ the King Catholic High School
4 miles, N
Cannon School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Davidson College
9 miles, NW
Johnson C Smith University
11 miles, SW
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Atrium Health University City
5 miles, S
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
10 miles, E
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
16 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
68 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
89 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
100 miles, W