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Highland City, FL

Population
13,276
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
119 ft
Median Home Value
$347,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,993/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,947
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in FloridaPopulation rankingHighest population places in FloridaNearest larger communityValrico, Florida22 miles away · 40,239 residents.

About Highland City

Highland City is a census-designated place in Polk County, just southeast of Lakeland. Its modern street addresses use the Lakeland grid, which hints at how closely the community is tied to the larger city next door. The area also has older military history: Fort Fraser was established there in 1837 during the Second Seminole War. Polk State College is nearby, adding a regional education connection. Highland City feels like a south Lakeland suburb with older Florida history sitting underneath everyday residential growth.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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