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Highlands, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

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

Highlands, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$122,000
62% above
$63,150 per capita
Home Value
$1,000,000
255% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
28.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
4.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
211 sunny days/yr

How Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
162%
Home Value
355%
Rent
86%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highlands a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highlands residents earn a median household income of $122,000 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,150. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highlands is $1,000,000 , 255% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.0% of adults in Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 28.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Highlands has 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.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,000
Per Capita$63,150
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

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
Sunny Days211/yr
Rain116.3 in/yr
Elevation407 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

41.5% work from home.