Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to Highland Lakes, AL
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About Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama, a lake-oriented residential community. Highland Lakes (CDP) — $700,000 (Realtor.com median listing price, read September 24, 2026)
Home prices in Highland Lakes
Home prices in Highland Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Highland Lakes
- Note: nearby parks are not inside the CDP.
- Double Oak Park (nearby) — community park.
- Heardmont Park (nearby) — sports and recreation park.
- Dunnavant Valley Park and Greenway (nearby) — trails.
- Chelsea Recreational Park (nearby) — sports facilities.
Commuting from Highland Lakes
- Highland Lakes sits roughly 12.3 straight-line miles from Birmingham.
- Rough drive estimate: about 25 minutes, derived from straight-line distance (approximately two minutes per straight-line mile, rounded). This is an approximate estimate, not a routing result — actual drive time varies with route and traffic.
Highland Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Highland Lakes, AL?
Home prices in Highland Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Highland Lakes, AL?
Highland Lakes sits roughly 12.3 straight-line miles from Birmingham.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.