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    Highlands

    Highlands town, North Carolina

    Highlands, North Carolina at a Glance

    Highlands is a city in Highlands town, North Carolina with a population of approximately 1,140. The median home value is $642,300 and the median household income is $55,573.. The violent crime rate is 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56% below the national average.. Median rent is $896 per month. Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA, Walk Score, and FEMA.

    Median Home Value

    $642,300

    Median Income

    $55,573

    Population

    1,140

    Walk Score

    N/A

    Air Quality

    N/A

    Climate Risk

    N/A

    Kurby ScoreLimited Data
    64
    B

    Good

    Affordability42/100
    Safety95/100
    Economy66/100
    Walkability & Transit: UnavailableEducation: UnavailableEnvironment: Unavailable

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    Demographics
    Population
    1,140
    Median Age
    N/A
    Median Household Income
    $55,573

    25% below nat'l avg

    Bachelor's Degree+
    N/A
    Poverty Rate
    14.1%

    14% above nat'l avg

    Housing
    Median Home Value
    $642,300

    128% above nat'l avg

    Median Rent
    $896

    23% below nat'l avg

    Homeownership Rate
    58.0%

    12% below nat'l avg

    Affordability Index
    N/A
    Safety
    Violent Crime Rate
    1.6 per 1K

    56% below nat'l avg

    Property Crime Rate
    9.4 per 1K

    51% below nat'l avg

    Livability
    Walk Score
    N/A
    Transit Score
    N/A
    Bike Score
    N/A

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    Air Quality
    AQI
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    Category
    N/A
    Climate Risk
    Overall Risk
    N/A
    Risk Score
    N/A
    Noise Levels
    Overall
    N/A
    Road Traffic
    N/A
    Aviation
    N/A
    Rail
    N/A
    Utility Costs
    Electricity Rate
    N/A
    Est. Monthly Electric
    N/A
    Employment
    Unemployment Rate
    3.3%

    11% below nat'l avg

    Poverty Rate
    14.1%

    14% above nat'l avg

    Political Landscape

    Political Leaning
    Strongly Republican
    DemocratRepublican

    → Politically stable

    Based on Randolph County county-level presidential election data

    Presidential Election Results

    Culture & Things to Do in Highlands

    Attractions & Landmarks
    🌳Highlands Nature Center(park)
    🏗️Dry Falls(landmark)
    🏗️Bridal Veil Falls(landmark)
    🌺Highlands Biological Station(garden)
    📜Highlands United Methodist Church(historic)
    🏛️The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts(museum)
    Local Events & Festivals

    Highlands Food & Wine Festival

    Annual festival featuring food, wine, and music.

    Highlands Motoring Festival

    Annual festival showcasing classic and exotic cars.

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