Living in Highland Creek, Charlotte NC (2026)
A master-planned north Charlotte community of golf-course lots and cul-de-sacs with lower walk scores and suburban school logistics.
Highland Creek is a large north Mecklenburg master-planned community with QoL home sales prices often near the Charlotte aggregate and low walk scores across most blocks. ACS demographics skew young families. Compare with University City and Hidden Valley. QoL home sales prices for Highland Creek ($368,848) compare to Charlotte citywide ($489,824). The EPA walkability index for this neighborhood is about 6.2. ACS median household income rolls to roughly $92,221 across planning area 195, planning area 336, planning area 152, planning area 372. Know Charlotte summarizes public ACS, City of Charlotte quality-of-life, and housing indicators for Highland Creek so you can compare it with nearby neighborhoods on the same map layers. Open the interactive Charlotte map to pan the boundary, switch choropleths, and jump to adjacent spokes without leaving the same data vintage. Figures are neighborhood rollups of planning-area statistics—not a listing service—and should be checked against the methodology page and source vintages before making a move decision.
Quick facts
Neighborhood vs Charlotte citywide. Walkability is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median home sales price | $368,848 | $489,824 |
| Median household income | $92,221 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 35.4 | 36.4 |
| Population | 24,153 | 1,154,681 |
| Walkability (EPA) | 6.2Weak | 10.4Typical |
Demographics
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Highland Creek vs Charlotte citywide. ACS is an ongoing Census survey; the 5-year product pools recent responses so smaller neighborhoods have more stable estimates than a single year.
| Metric | This area | Charlotte citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,221 | $98,184 |
| Median age | 35.4 | 36.4 |
| Population | 24,153 | 1,154,681 |
| Owner-occupied | 56.8% | 57.2% |
Amenities
City of Charlotte proximity scores, EPA walkability, and city crime rates for Highland Creek vs Charlotte citywide. Each figure is rated Green / Orange / Red from its percentile among Charlotte planning areas (configurable in admin). Crime rates are reported-incident indicators, not a safe/unsafe verdict. Read how to read Charlotte crime rates and methodology.
- Grocery proximity
- 29.4Typical
Charlotte 37.5Typical
- Transit proximity
- 28.4Typical
Charlotte 74.4Typical
- Tree canopy
- 45.3Typical
Charlotte 46.7Typical
- Walkability
- 6.2Weak
Charlotte 10.4Typical
- Violent crime rate
- 2.1Strong
Charlotte 4.4Typical
- Property crime rate
- 17.5Typical
Charlotte 32.9Typical
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Nearby schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) campuses near Highland Creek. Exact assignment depends on your address. Verify with the CMS school locator and NC DPI report cards for ratings. We list names and levels only.
Elementary
- Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy Of Technology1.2 mi
- Highland Creek1.5 mi
- Stoney Creek1.5 mi
Middle
- Ridge Road1.4 mi
High
- Mallard Creek1.7 mi
FAQ
What is the median home price in Highland Creek, Charlotte NC?
According to City of Charlotte home sales data as of 2023, Highland Creek has a median home sales price of about $368,848, compared with roughly $489,824 Charlotte citywide. Figures are city sales indicators, not an MLS median.
What is the median household income in Highland Creek?
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for Highland Creek show a median household income of about $92,221 (ACS 2024) (Charlotte citywide ≈ $98,184). Small-area ACS estimates have sampling error; treat as directional.
How walkable is Highland Creek?
For Highland Creek, the EPA National Walkability Index is 6.2 on a 1–20 scale (Red: Weak among Charlotte planning areas), EPA vintage 2021. Walkability: Red (Weak) vs Charlotte NPAs — higher scores rank better. Open the walkability layer on the map for spatial context.
Is Highland Creek a good place to live in Charlotte?
Fit depends on budget, commute, and priorities. Highland Creek’s median sales price ($368,848) compares to the Charlotte citywide figure ($489,824). Use Know Charlotte to compare demographics, walkability, and adjacent neighborhoods; we report public data, not buy/sell advice.
Where is Highland Creek on the Charlotte map?
Open the interactive Charlotte neighborhood map and jump to this area via the explore link on this page. Map selection uses planning area 195; see methodology for how named neighborhoods relate to official planning boundaries.
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Sources: Data sources · Methodology. Page reviewed 2026-09-05.