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Highlands, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Highlands is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,482. Residents earn $122,000 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,482 Population 169/sq mi density
$122,000 Median Income $63,150 per capita
$1,000,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 211 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$122,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$1,000,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Highlands, BC

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Full City Profile
Median Income $122,000
62% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,000,000
255% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,482
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,000
Per Capita$63,150
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.1%
Commute27 min

Housing

C
Home Value$1,000,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership89.0%
Housing Units1,000
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain116.3 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+9.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Highlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Highlands receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Highlands has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Highlands is $122,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 62% above $75,149. This places Highlands among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Highlands is $1,000,000, making it a premium housing market at 255% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches, including 335.3 inches of snow.

Highlands has a population of 2,482 with a density of 169 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.2% of residents.

Population

2,482
Total Population
2021 Census
169
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
14.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Highlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish 1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Highlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Highlands is $122,000, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,150 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,214, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 77 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 41.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Highlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,000
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,150
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Highlands is $1,000,000, 255% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 89.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,000 total housing units in the city. 16.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,000,000
255% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden16.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.0%
Owner-Occupied89.0%
Renter-Occupied11.0%
Housing Units1,000

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Highlands receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Highlands vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 335.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates49.3427°N, 123.0952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 335.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 88 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 51 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 84 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 40 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 87 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 48 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 95 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 85 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 88 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 88 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 78 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 86 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 132 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 140 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 117 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 140 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 90 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 118 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 87 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m — 80 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 57 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 66 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 88 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 113 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 146 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 164 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 8.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 14.4 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 11.1 in

Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (2.5").

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14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+9.1%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density169/sq mi
Total Area14.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.5%

Radio Stations near Highlands

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
Ritmo X99 — MP3 128 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Highlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Bird Museum
Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
British Columbia Regimental Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Chinese Canadian Museum
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
City of Vancouver Archives
Colbourne House
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
Engine 374 Pavilion
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Hastings Mill Park Museum
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Inverholme Schoolhouse
Irving House
Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building
Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
London Farm
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Mackin Heritage House
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum Of North Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pacific Museum of Earth
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
Richmond Museum
Richmond Olympic Experience
Roedde House Museum
Science World
Steveston Museum
Steveston Railway Museum
The Samson V Museum
Ukama Gallery
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Vancouver Police Museum

Libraries in Highlands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BCIT Library0.0
BCIT Library0.0
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library0.0
Bowen Island Public Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Computer Science Reading Room0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Emily Carr University Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
McGill Library0.0
North Vancouver City Library0.0
NVDPL: Capilano Branch0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Parkgate Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Cambie Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Ironwood Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Steveston Branch (Easthope Hub)0.0
Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library0.0
SE 140.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library Kerrisdale Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Carnegie Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Collingwood Branch0.0
VPL: Dunbar Branch0.0
VPL: Firehall Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Hastings Branch0.0
VPL: Joe Fortes Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kitsilano Branch0.0
VPL: Marpole Branch0.0
VPL: Mount Pleasant Branch0.0
VPL: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch0.0
VPL: Oakridge Branch0.0
VPL: Renfrew Branch0.0
VPL: South Hill Branch0.0
VPL: Terry Salman Branch0.0
VPL: West Point Grey Branch0.0
WAC Bennett Library0.0
Walter C. Koerner Library0.0
West Vancouver Memorial Library0.0
Woodward Library0.0
X̱wi7x̱wa0.0

Farmers Markets in Highlands

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
CB2
CB2
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Public Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
River Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
UBC Farm Market
UBC Farm Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market

Monuments in Highlands

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Fairy Bridge

Breweries in Highlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
33 Acres Brewing
33 Brewing Experiment
Angry Otter Brewery
Angry Otter Brewery
Beere Brewing
Big Rock Brewery
Black Kettle Brewing
Black Kettle Brewing
Bomber Brewing
Brassneck Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Brewhall
Brewhall
Brewing August
Brewing August
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Britannia Brewing
Britannia Brewing
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Four Winds
Four Winds
Granville Island Brewery
Granville Island Brewery
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
La Cerveceria Astilleros
La Cerveceria Astilleros
Luppolo Brewing Company
Main Street Brewing
North Point Brewing
Off The Rail
Parallel 49 Brewing
Please! Beverage Co.
Please! Beverage Co.
R & B Brewing
Red Truck Brewery Company
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Storm Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Streetcar Brewing
Streetcar Brewing
Superflux Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
Threefold Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
Wildeye Brewing
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Highlands

TeamLeagueDivision
Vancouver Whitecaps FCMLSWestern Conference
Vancouver CanucksNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near Highlands

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grouse Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cypress Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Amtrak Stations in Highlands

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Richmond, BC10251 St. Edwards DriveBUS
Vancouver, BC1150 Station StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Highlands

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Clam Harbor Airport—Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport—Small Airport
Cutty Field—Small Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park—Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Eliza Island Airport—Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport—Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport—Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome—Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport—Small Airport
Lynden Airport—Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport—Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark—Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport—Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Sinclair Island Airport—Small Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport—Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Highlands

63 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affinity Medical Clinic
Alma Wellness Clinic
Broadmoor Medical Clinic
Bueno Medical Clinic
Cambie Village Family Practice
Caretel Medical Clinic
Centro Medical
Charlford House Society for Women
Coastal Sleep
Cook Road Medical Clinic
CRC Health Centre
Dr Emilie N.M. Yeung
Dr Gerald Yeung & Associates
Dr. Alexander Li & Dr. Angie Xiong Medical Clinic
Dr. Jordan Lee Inc.
Dr. Pinkhasik's Richmond Medical Spa Club
Empower Physiotherapy Clinic
Foundry Richmond
Fraser Street Medical
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Greig Associates
HealthVue Medical Clinic
Imperial Medical Group
John Volken Academy
Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic
Kingsway Oak Medical Clinic
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
Live Well Medical Centre
Mango Clinic
Marine Gateway Medical Centre
Medicare
Midtown Medical Clinic
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
North Shore Women's Support Recovery Home
North West CPAP
Pacific Medical Clinic
Pacific Medical Clinic
Passport Health Richmond Travel Clinic
Pioneers Ergonomic Clinic
Profile Laser & SkinCare
Queens Medical Clinic
Revolution Medical Clinic
Richmond Center Medical + Cosmetic Clinic
Richmond City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Richmond Community Health Access Centre
Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Simply Wellness Medical
SnoreMD Sleep Apnea Clinic
South Community Health Centre
South Vancouver Medical Clinic
Terra Nova Medical Clinic
Tess Health Clinic
TLC Medical Clinic - SE Marine Drive
TLC Medical Clinic Granville
Treloar Physiotherapy Kerrisdale
Una Medical Clinic
VitalAire Healthcare
Well Health
Well Health
Wellness First Medical Clinic
Westminster House

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highlands

What is the population of Highlands?

Highlands has a population of 2,482 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.4% male.

Is Highlands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $122,000, 62% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,000,000 (255% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Highlands safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Highlands receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Highlands?

Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 116.3 inches, with 335.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Highlands?

Highlands has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,214. There are 77 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 41.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Highlands?

The median home value in Highlands is $1,000,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 89.0%.

How are the schools in Highlands?

14.0% of adults in Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Highlands?

The average commute in Highlands is 27 minutes. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 41.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Highlands?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands is 93.8% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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