Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Living in Highlands
Bikeability21
Walkability14
Commute62
Public Transit29
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports33
Hospitals45
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-690 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black66%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$691Median Monthly Rent-$35 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Portsmouth City78
Property Crime in Highlands
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Portsmouth City97
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding30
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth Christian School
1 miles, N
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
1 miles, NW
Faith Diamond Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Tinker Bell Daycare
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk State University
5 miles, NE
Sentara College of Health Sciences
5 miles, E
Old Dominion University
6 miles, N
Regent University
8 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
2 miles, N
NMC Portsmouth
3 miles, NE
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk International Airport
10 miles, NE
Richmond International Airport
73 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
100 miles, SW