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Highland City, FL

Highland City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Highland City is located at 27°57′46″N 81°52′46″W (27.962901, -81.879380).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all land.

Highland City's street addresses put them on the Lakeland street grid; most street names have "SE" in their name, indicating that they are southeast of Lakeland's "point zero" intersection of Florida Avenue and Main Street. However, Highland City is often considered to be culturally closer to Bartow than Lakeland. Highland City Elementary, primarily feeds into Bartow Middle School and Bartow High School. Unlike its nearest neighbor, Lakeland Highlands, which is somewhat affluent, Highland City is a working-class area with many mobile homes.

The Highland City census-designated place is located on U.S. Highway 98, northwest of Bartow and east of Lakeland Highlands. The approximate limits of the Highland City census-designated place are County Road 540A to the south, Clubhouse Road to the North, Strickland Avenue to the west, and 1st Street SE to the east.

Highland City places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities serving the community. Highland City Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of medical services to residents. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas.

Top Sites in Highland City, FL: Circle B Bar Reserve, Holloway Park, Bok Tower Gardens.

Population: 12,355 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33846. Area code: 863. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Area: 7.91 sq mi (20.48 km²).

FAQs

Is Highland City, FL an ideal place to retire?

Highland City is a suburb of Lakeland with a population of 12,456. Highland City is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Highland City offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes.

Is Highland City, FL safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of crime is much lower than the average US city. Highland City is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of cities are safer and 97% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Highland City's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

Is Highland City, FL a good place to live?

In addition, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, Highland City South is among the best neighborhoods for families in Florida. This neighborhood is more family-friendly than 96.7% of neighborhoods in the entire state of Florida. Its combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single-family homes gives this area the look and feel of a "Leave It to Beaver" episode. Many other families also live here, making it easy to socialize and develop a strong sense of community. In addition, the high number of college-educated parents influences the academic success of the local schools. Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the Highland City South neighborhood.

Sources

Polk County

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scouts

Niche

Crime Grade 

Highland City Medical Center

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

Circle B Bar Reserve

Holloway Park

Bok Tower Gardens

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