What It’s Like to Live in Highlands

Located at an elevation of 4,118 feet above sea level, Highlands, NC has been a favorite mountain destination for vacationers and seasonal residents looking to escape the summer heat of the Southeast. With an average daily high temperature of 74º F during the summer – families and retirees have sought an escape here from the high temps and humidity of the South. While the annual population is estimated at 3,200 people – Highlands population swells to over 20,000 during the summer season. This noted, Highlands offers a four season environment. While winters cans be cold and snowy – the mild temperatures and natural beauty of spring, summer, and fall more than make up for the cold weather.

Things to Do in Highlands

Downtown Highlands serves as a hub of activity and things to do on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. One will discover a picturesque town that offers upscale boutiques, art galleries, antique shopping, along with casual & fine dining restaurants.

For those looking for outdoor activities and adventure, there’s a multitude of outdoor activities including:

Golf
Tennis
FlyFishing
Croquet
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Boating
Whitewater Rafting

Culturally speaking, the Highlands Playhouse offers a professional summer stock theater and is the focal point for theatrical productions, first run movies, and live performances throughout the year.

Why You Will Love it Here

Nestled amid the scenic beauty of Blue Ridge Mountains, the North Carolina mountain town of Highlands, North Carolina offer a rustic yet refined locale accented with exceptional dining, world-class shopping, and outstanding outdoor sporting activities. While the mild seasonal temperatures and the charming downtown are a big draw to Highlands, its kick-backed, relaxed pace is also appreciated by all that call the town home.

Highlands Community Information

Geographically speaking, the town is located in a rainforest; albeit a temperate one. It is also considered one of the highest elevated towns east of the Mississippi River. The nearby Nantahala National Rain Forest contributes to the lush mountain greenery and many streams and waterfalls found in the Highlands area.

Much of Highlands orients along US Highway 64 – and is a short drive that includes scenic overlooks to the quaint village of Cashiers, NC. The distance from Highlands to Cashiers is approximately 10 miles. Highlands, North Carolina is located in Macon County and is considered to be a part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is within a days drive of 60% of the eastern United States.

Highlands Information Resources

• Town of Highlands
• Highlands Chamber of Commerce
• Highlands, NC – Wikipedia
• Highlands, NC – City-Data
• Where to Eat in Highlands, NC

Highlands NC Real Estate Agents

Interested in homes for sale in Highlands, North Carolina? Let us navigate the real estate buying process. One of the many advantages of hiring us as your buyer’s agent is you’ll be working with a licensed real estate brokerage in North Carolina (and South Carolina) with nearly 40 years of expertise and insight. You’ll also have the peace of mind knowing that you have a real estate professional that represents your interests. We are members of the Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS® with access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) showcasing the latest property listings and real estate data including single family homes, condos/townhouses, land, homesites, open houses, new listings, price reduced homes, recently bought homes, market trends, and more. Not seeing what you’re looking for on this page? Expand your real estate and home search to other neighborhoods and developments in Cashiers, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Lake Glenville, and Scaly Mountain.

Zip Codes for Highlands North Carolina

The zip code for Highlands, North Carolina is 28741 according to the Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors® and Multiple Listing Service (MLS).