What is the housing market like in Highlands today?
In March 2024, Highlands home prices were up 11.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $791K.
$775K
Sale Price
$265
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
Over List Price
1.6%
Days on Market
3
Down Payment
—
Total Homes Sold
2
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Climate's impact on Highlands housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Highlands.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Moderate
8% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Highlands has a moderate risk of flooding. 21 properties in Highlands are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 8% of all properties in Highlands. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
54% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Highlands has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 197 properties in Highlands that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 54% of all properties in Highlands.
100% of properties are at major
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Highlands has a Major Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Highlands is most at risk from hurricanes. 362 properties in Highlands have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 83 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 96 mph.