B+

Highland

Gastonia, NC

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

4,577
Population
$28,013
Median Income
$131,507
Median Home Value
40.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 0
Robbery 103
Burglary 122
Larceny/Theft 148
Vehicle Theft 173

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$131,507
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
32.4%
Renter Occupied
67.6%
Vacant
16.7%

Cost of Living

39% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -31%
🛒 Food & Groceries -41%
🚗 Transportation -37%
🏥 Healthcare -43%
💡 Utilities -18%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

40.1%
High School+
6.1%
Bachelor's+
1.5%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
17.7%
Black/African American
76.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
0.2%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
51° / 30°F
Summer (Jul)
89° / 67°F
🌧️
46.3"
Annual Rain
❄️
6.0"
Annual Snow

About Highland

Highland is a neighborhood located in Gastonia, NC. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,577 residents with a median household income of $28,013 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities