Highlands, NC
Living in Highlands
Bikeability50
Walkability91
Commute100
Public Transit49
Affordability36
Public Safety100
Airports31
Hospitals72
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+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
$54kMedian 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
$539kMedian Home Value+$118k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$724Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, NC
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
13 miles, SW
Whetstone Academy Llc
13 miles, S
Trimont Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, NC
Western Carolina University
18 miles, N
Brevard College
29 miles, NE
Clemson University
33 miles, SE
Toccoa Falls College
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, NC
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
2 miles, N
Angel Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Harris Regional Hospital
23 miles, N
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Highlands, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
45 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
56 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
108 miles, NE