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Highland Creek

#15 in Best Neighborhoods to Buy a House in Charlotte
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 38 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    B-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    B
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Highland Creek is a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina with a population of 13,632. Highland Creek is in Mecklenburg County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Highland Creek offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Highland Creek and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Highland Creek are above average.
About Highland Creek...
Population
13,632

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$270,449
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,568
National
$949
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    16%
  • Own
    84%
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Highland Creek Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$96,490
National
$55,322
Families with Children
46%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    13%
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    Highland Creek Reviews

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    I have lived in Highland Creek since 2003. Ever since my family found our home in this neighborhood, I have created a new memory almost every day. Whether it was swimming in the Sports Club pool, playing on the neighborhood playgrounds, going on family walks, trick-or-treating with neighbors, watching a movie in the park, or even just relaxing at home, I can't imagine living anywhere else.
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    I'm a current resident of Highland Creek and I've been living here for almost 16 years now and honestly the community is really great. Even though I'm not very active in the community its still nice to see things the neighborhood holds for the residents. I have yet to have any problems with the neighborhood.
    Great neighborhood! There are tons of friendly people and things to do. There are 3 pools and many different parks that one can go to. There are also walking trails throughout the neighborhood. I love living here!