Housing in Highlands, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$1,015,182
Highlands vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Highlands is highlighted.
Median Home Value
94th%ilemost expensive$666,300show rank
Median Rent
45th%ilemost expensive rent$905show rank
Rent Burden
39th%ilehighest rent burden17.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$666,300
Median Rent
$905
Total Housing Units
2,528
Vacancy Rate
71.4%
Owner Occupied
59.0%
Renter Occupied
41.0%
Median Property Tax
$2,616
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,158
Housing Types
Single Family75.9%
Multi-Family19.7%
Mobile Home4.5%
The median home value in Highlands, NC is $666,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Highlands is $1,015,182. The median rent is $905 per month (Census ACS). About 59.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 2,528 total housing units.