Lakeland metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Highland City, FL
About Highland City
Highland City is a census-designated place on the US 98 corridor between Lakeland and Bartow, with 12,355 residents in the 2020 census. Housing mixes mobile homes and manufactured housing with conventional subdivisions — one of the metro's more affordable pockets. The Fort Fraser Trail is the standout amenity, running through town toward Circle B Bar Reserve, and the area orients culturally toward Bartow as much as Lakeland.
Home prices in Highland City
The median listing price in Highland City is $354,000.
Top places in Highland City
- Fort Fraser Trail
- Circle B Bar Reserve
- Highland City Ball Park
- US 98 corridor
- Nearby Banana Lake Park
- Nearby Loyce E. Harpe Park
Commuting from Highland City
- Approximate typical drive to downtown Lakeland: ~15 minutes (~8 miles via US 98). Approximate.
Schools in Highland City
Public schools: Polk County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Highland City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Highland City, FL?
The median listing price in Highland City is $354,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Highland City, FL?
Approximate typical drive to downtown Lakeland: ~15 minutes (~8 miles via US 98). Approximate. - Which school district serves Highland City, FL?
Highland City is served by Polk County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.