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Highlands, North Carolina: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Highlands, North Carolina. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Highlands (Macon, North Carolina), the median home price is $1,044,397; median household income is $69,656; the population is 3,659; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 131.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Highlands at a glance

Population

3,659

Median Household Income

$69,656

Typical Home Value

$1,044,397

School District Rating

6.5

Violent Crime Rate

131.8

Avg Commute Time

15.4

About Highlands

With 3,659 residents, Highlands is the 3rd most populated of 11 towns in Macon. The median home value is $1,044,397, 183% above the Macon median and 204% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $69,656 (18% above the Macon median).

Highlands is a town in Macon, North Carolina. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Highlands with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Highlands at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Highlands, North Carolina?
Highlands has a population of 3,659 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Highlands, North Carolina?
The median home value in Highlands is $1,044,397, 183% above the Macon median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Highlands?
Median household income in Highlands is $69,656 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Highlands, North Carolina in?
Highlands is in Macon, North Carolina. The county page compares every town in Macon on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Highlands?
Schools serving Highlands rate 6.5 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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