Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Publix Super Markets
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Unknown Name
Park
DNA custom interiors INC
Park
Holloway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lakeland Highlands Scrub
Park
Shops (3) F
Rightway Foods
Convenience Store
Highland City Town Center
Mall
Matt's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Bealls
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Highland City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Highland City is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Highland City crime rates are 1,822 per 100k, which is equal to Florida
Property Crime
1,563 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
259 crimes per 100k B
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employment B

The median income in Highland City is $68,555 - which is 40% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$68,555 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Highlands City
Police
Highland City Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Polk County Sheriff's Office Southwest District Substation
Police
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Watson Clinic Highlands
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Polk County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit Eaton Park
Police
Sunshine Urgent Care
Clinic
Bartow Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Highland City home prices are $184,500 - which is 11% higher than Florida
Home Price
$184,500 B
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B-

The Highland City graduation rate is 87% - which is 4% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Highland City Elementary School
Geneva Classical Academy
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Valleyview Elementary School
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Highlands Christian Academy
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
James E. Stephens Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Geneva Classical Academy
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
Polk Acceleration Academy
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Highlands Christian Academy
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ratings A

Highland City has an overall rating of 82% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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Highland City, FL Area Guide

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Highland City Area Facts

  • Highland City has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Highland City crime rates are equal to the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Highland City is 2% higher than the Florida average

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Discovering the Best Parts of Central Florida! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) When my work transferred me to Florida, I didn't want to live in Orlando or Tampa, both regional offices for my company. I discovered Highland City almost by accident when I stopped to eat in between Orlando and Tampa off of I-4. With Lake Hancock out my living room window, livin ...Read More g in Highland City is all about enjoying the outdoors without the congestion of the tourists.

Highland City is far enough off the interstate and right between two major cities, so we never get any real traffic in these parts. My neighborhood is quiet, we have plenty in the way of lakes in this area, and the weather is perfect most of the year.

We have some of the best restaurants all within a few miles, and the best areas in Highland City for me are definitely the shopping. We have malls and we have outdoor outlet malls too, not to mention the number of weekend flea markets surrounding our little city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      DNA custom interiors INC
      Holloway Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lakeland Highlands Scrub

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Discount Liquors
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Dunkin' Donuts

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland City? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Highland City.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland City? The cost of living in Highland City is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Florida.
      Highland City
      100

      same as average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland City? Highland City crime rates are 1,822, which are equal to Florida
      Total Crime
      1,822 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Highland City? The median income in Highland City is $68,555 which is 40% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $68,55524% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,5468% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Highland City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland City home prices? Highland City home prices are $184,500 - which is 11% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $184,500equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      27% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Highland City have good schools? The Highland City graduation rate is 87% - which is 4% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      24% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Highland City a good place to live? Highland City has an overall rating of 82% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      3 total surveys

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