Highlands, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$666,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$778 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$774 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
16.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
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North Carolina
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United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
1
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 2 35
Feb 6 2 39
Mar 6 1 46
Apr 5 0 54
May 5 0 61
Jun 6 0 68
Jul 6 0 71
Aug 6 0 70
Sep 6 0 64
Oct 5 0 55
Nov 6 0 46
Dec 6 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 120, NC
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Schools

Highlands School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Summit Charter
6 miles, E • 3.2 star
Blue Ridge School
7 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Blue Ridge Early College
7 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Western Carolina University
18 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Southwestern Community College
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
Brevard College
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
Clemson University
33 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Highlands Cashiers Hospital
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Angel Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Harris Regional Hospital
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
46 miles, E • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
69 miles, N • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
108 miles, NE • 1 star
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