Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (2) F
The Bascom
Theatre Arts
Highlands Nature Center
Museum
Yellow Mountain Trailhead
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) F
Kilwins
Sweets
SweeTreats Craft Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Mountain Fresh Grocery
Grocery Store
Whole Life Market
Health Food
Parks (6) B
Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
Park
Highlands Recreation Park
Park
Rhododendron Park
Park
Ravenel Park
Park
Dixon Park
Park
Whiteside Mountain
Park
Blue Valley Experimental Forest
Park
Shops (7) F
CK Swan
Gift Shop
J.Elliott Style
Interior Decoration
The Molly Grace
Gift Shop
Creative Concepts Salon
Hairdresser
Highlands Decorating Center
Interior Decoration
Taylor Barnes Spa & Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highlands is 145/100 - which is 55% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B+

Highlands crime rates are 3,993 per 100k, which is 62% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,993 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Highlands is $55,938 - which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$55,938 D
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing C-

Highlands home prices are $590,100 - which is 276% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$590,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
10.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Highlands School
High Schools (1) F
Highlands School
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ratings A

Highlands has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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Highlands, NC Area Guide

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Highlands Area Facts

  • Highlands has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Highlands crime rates are 62% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Highlands is 55% higher than the North Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highlands? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
      Highlands Recreation Park
      Rhododendron Park
      Ravenel Park
      Dixon Park
      Whiteside Mountain
      Blue Valley Experimental Forest

      Entertainment

      The Bascom
      Highlands Nature Center
      Yellow Mountain Trailhead

      Food & Drink

      Kilwins
      SweeTreats Craft Ice Cream

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      24%

      21% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands? The cost of living in Highlands is 145/100 - which is 55% higher than North Carolina.
      Highlands
      145

      45% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highlands? Highlands crime rates are 3,993, which are 62% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,993 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Highlands? The median income in Highlands is $55,938 which is 16% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $55,9381% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,34539% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      71% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Highlands home prices? Highlands home prices are $590,100 - which is 276% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $590,100219% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9652% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Highlands have good schools? The Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Highlands a good place to live? Highlands has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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