Highland County

VA · Pop. 169,607 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Highland County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 169,607.

$/Acre: $5,935
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 193 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 97.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.56%
Combined Sales Tax5.86%
Cost of Living Index101.8
Median Household Income$54,261
Poverty Rate23.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,935
Median Home Price$362K
Acres for Sale643
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season193 days
Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,988 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)325 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K190
Property Crime /100K130
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyModerate