Highlands, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,674 housing units in Highlands.
This represents a 4.9% growth from 1,596 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 1,674 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Highlands is about 75.8%.
Highlands's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 73.3%.
Average household size is 2.02 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Highlands were built after 1972.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 12.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 5% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $220,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $291,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.73 |
| Median year structure was built | 1958 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $542 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 1.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 38.20% |
| Debt Free | 50.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.3% |
