Highlands, NC
1 neighborhoods · 4,209 residents · North Carolina
B+
76/100
59
Safety Score
78
Affordability
$66K
Median Income
$509K
Median Home Value
Is Highlands, NC a Good Place to Live?
Highlands receives an overall livability grade of B+ (76/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores C+ (59/100). Affordability scores B+ (78/100) with a median household income of $65,606 and median home values around $509,400.
About 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.8%. 70% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 61.
$787
Median Rent/mo
48.3%
College Educated
1.8%
Unemployment
70%
Owner-Occupied
61
Median Age
4,209
Population
1
Zip Codes
Macon
County
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Neighborhoods in Highlands
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28741Macon Co. | 76 B+ | 59 | 78 | $66K | $509K | 4,209 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.