Highlands, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Macon County County
Highlands, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Highlands a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highlands residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,722. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,457 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highlands is $666,300 , 136% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,063,191. Median rent is $905/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Highlands reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,693/100K.
Education
53.0% of adults in Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highlands has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.