Highlands, NC
Macon County County · North Carolina
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Highlands based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Highlands
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 45Income: 43Home Value: 67Safety: 100Education: 62Median Age: 97Climate: 50Cost of Living: 64
Quick Stats
Population
1,276
2023 ACS
Median Income
$63,750
2023
Median Home Value
$666,300
2023
Median Rent
$905
2023
Median Age
58.4
Unemployment
3.7%
Cost of Living Index
128.8
100 = national avg
Highlands, NC is a city in Macon County County, North Carolina. With a population of 1,276, it is one of the communities in North Carolina. The median household income is $63,750. The median home value is $666,300, and the median rent is $905. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Highlands.
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