Macon County, North Carolina
Highlands Real Estate and Local Guide
High-elevation resort town on a plateau in the southern Appalachians, within the Nantahala National Forest, known for a seasonal summer economy, upscale inns, and heavy rainfall
Living in Highlands
At roughly 4,100 feet, Highlands is one of the highest incorporated towns east of the Mississippi River. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Highlands
- The median home value is about $666,300, reflecting the town's resort real-estate market.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Highlands home
Highlands Botanical Garden and Nature Center
Free botanical garden and nature center at the Highlands Biological Station, with native-plant gardens and an old-growth hemlock trail
The Bascom
Visual arts center on a six-acre former horse farm with rotating Appalachian exhibits and classes
Bridal Veil Falls
45-foot roadside waterfall northwest of town, the only one in North Carolina a vehicle can drive behind
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
Downtown town park with a splash pad, hosting concerts, markets, and seasonal ice skating
Nantahala National Forest
National forest surrounding the town, with waterfalls and hiking trails