There are 4 independent living communities serving Highlands, North Carolina. This includes 1 community in Highlands and 3 nearby. The median cost / day of independent living in North Carolina is approximately $54, with costs running between $20 and $145 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $1,617, with costs ranging from around $605 up to $4,342. The median annual cost is $19,404, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Highlands is a small municipality in North Carolina. It is located within Macon County. The city has a population of just 3,197, with 2,068,612 inhabitants in the surrounding metropolitan area. Residents who are over the age of 55 make up 51% of the population.
Highlands has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has an average per capita income of $48,000 and an average household income is $45,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The mean home price in Highlands is $607,500, which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 2.57%.
Highlands has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city gets very large levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Highlands has exceptional air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate.