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Highlands, NC

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Population
1,127
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,832 ft
Median Home Value
$700,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$650/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,509
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityClemson, South Carolina34 miles away · 18,941 residents.

About Highlands

Highlands is a high-altitude town in Macon County, North Carolina, situated on a scenic plateau within the Nantahala National Forest. Founded in 1875 by developers who mapped it at a theoretical commercial crossroads, the mountain resort community of approximately 1,074 is served by the Macon County Schools district for local education locally.

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Lower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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