Highlands 61 Average
Highlands Livability #480 ranked city in North Carolina#17,444 ranked city in the USARanks better than 40% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Highlands

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Highlands transportation information

      Statistic Highlands North Carolina National
      Average one way commute8min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work58.5%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.9%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk23.8%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home13.8%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Highlands, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).