Highlands, NC Community Information

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Highlands, NC Community Information

Population

3,728

Median Age

51.5

Median Household Income

$51,719

Households with Children

28.30%

Median Travel Time to Work

16 minutes

Highlands, NC Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

33.50%

Homes Rented

6.63%

Homes Vacant

59.87%

Highlands, NC Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

1:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Highlands, NC School Information

Primary Schools

Blue Ridge School | 95 Bobcat Dr
Summit Charter School | 160 Frank Allen Rd
Cullasaja Elementary School | 145 River Rd
South Macon Elementary School | 855 Addington Bridge Rd
East Franklin Elementary School | 100 Watauga St
Rabun Gap Community School | 1411 Bettys Creek Rd

Middle Schools

Macon Middle School | 1345 Wells Grove Rd

High Schools

Blue Ridge Virtual Early College | 95 Bobcat Dr
Franklin High School | 100 Panther Dr
Macon County Early Colle | 4178 Murphy Rd
Jackson County Early College | 447 College Dr

Other Schools

Highlands School | 545 Pierson Dr
Union Academy | 158 Union School Rd
Tamassee-Salem Middle/High School | 4 Eagle Ln

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.