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