Highland City, FL Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

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

Anytime Fitness
Gym

Publix Super Markets
Grocery Store

Publix
Grocery Store

DNA custom interiors INC
Park

Holloway Park
Park

Lakeland Highlands Scrub
Park

Rightway Foods
Convenience Store

Highland City Town Center
Mall

Matt's Barbershop
Hairdresser

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.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Highland City is 100/100 - which is 2% higher than Florida. See more Highland City cost of living data

crime B-

Highland City crime rates are 1,822 per 100k, which is equal to Florida See more Highland City crime data

employment B

The median income in Highland City is $68,555 - which is 40% higher than Florida. See more Highland City employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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

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housing A+

Highland City home prices are $184,500 - which is 11% higher than Florida See more Highland City housing data

schools B-

The Highland City graduation rate is 87% - which is 4% higher than Florida

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

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. See more Highland City user rating data

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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

What do the locals think about Highland City?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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

DNA custom interiors INC

Holloway Park

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.

same as average

2% less expensive than average

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

1,822 per 100k people

22% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

22% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

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

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

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

4% higher than the US average

School test scores

24% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

4 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

3 total surveys