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Highlands, NC
North Carolina · Macon County
Highlands is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,276. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
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Fair
1,276
Population
204/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$48,722 per capita
$666,300
Home Value
$1,010,831 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
411
Violent Crime/100K
7,084 property/100K
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$666,300 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
2
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Highlands, NC
2 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Highlands, NC.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 25574: Witness spots sasquatch approaching camp near Warwoman Dell | 2009 | |
| Report 14075: Camper describes possible vocalization and rock throwing outside Franklin. | 2002 |