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Livability Score

57
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Highland Lake.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Highland Lake is 102/100 - which is 15% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Highland Lake crime rates are 1,284 per 100k, which is 39% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,038 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
247 crimes per 100k A
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The median income in Highland Lake is $52,000 - which is 16% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$52,000 F
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Highland Lake home prices are $205,700 - which is 60% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$205,700 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-4% D+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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The Highland Lake graduation rate is 88% - which is 12% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Victory Christian School
Appalachian School
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Appalachian School
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  • Highland Lake has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Highland Lake crime rates are 39% lower than the Alabama average
  • Cost of living in Highland Lake is 15% higher than the Alabama average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Lake? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Lake? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Highland Lake.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Lake? The cost of living in Highland Lake is 102/100 - which is 15% higher than Alabama.
      Highland Lake
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Lake? Highland Lake crime rates are 1,284, which are 39% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,284 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Lake? The median income in Highland Lake is $52,000 which is 16% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $52,0006% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,4311% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highland Lake a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Highland Lake home prices? Highland Lake home prices are $205,700 - which is 60% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $205,70011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      38% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Highland Lake have good schools? The Highland Lake graduation rate is 88% - which is 12% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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