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Highlands, NC home prices

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Highlands, NC is rising, a premium-priced area.

Momentum+1.8%Rising
Vs typical+270%Premium

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

2000: $297,754 → today: $1,049,842 (3.5×)

Typical home value
$1,049,842
Zillow ZHVI
Since 2000
+252.6%
Rank in NC
#6
of 665 cities

Market read

At $1,049,842, homes in Highlands are 270% above the typical NC city ($283,397), ranking #6 of 665 we track in the state.

Prices are up 1.8% over the last year.

Highlands sits in Macon County — see the full county market data →

Home value history

Zillow Home Value Index, yearly.

Other cities in North Carolina

Wrightsville Beach · Cashiers · Bald Head Island · Marvin · Weddington · Duck

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Highlands, NC?
The typical Highlands, NC home is worth $1,049,842 — 270% above the typical North Carolina city ($283,397).
Are home prices in Highlands rising?
Highlands home values have risen +252.6% since 2000, and moved +1.8% in the last year.
What county is Highlands in?
Highlands is in Macon County, where you can see full county market data.
Highlands, NC home value by year
YearHighlands, NC home value
2000$297,754
2001$317,258
2002$334,011
2003$351,459
2004$379,564
2005$416,302
2006$448,685
2007$468,347
2008$482,516
2009$463,274
2010$441,495
2011$426,232
2012$426,513
2013$438,393
2014$447,974
2015$463,204
2016$461,080
2017$493,822
2018$533,360
2019$538,338
2020$612,832
2021$846,829
2022$933,926
2023$926,351
2024$967,167
2025$1,031,672
2026$1,049,842