Highlands County, Florida Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Highlands County is located in the state of Florida. With an area of 1106 square miles, Highlands County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 8,736 residents. Highlands County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Sebring, with a population of 43,156.
Highlands County is one of the
wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Highlands County residents is $30,071, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Florida. Reflecting this, the average home value in Highlands County is $61,776, slightly below the state average of $103,684.
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The Per-student spending on education in Highlands County is $6,853 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on education in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Highlands County schools is 17 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Highlands County average 23 min., much shorter than the average for Florida as a whole.