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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlands a good place to live?
Highlands is a good place to live. Highlands is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Highlands has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $105,051 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Highlands are home owners, with 9% of residents renting and 91% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Highlands, CO a safe neighborhood?
Highlands, CO is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Highlands?
The median home price in Highlands is $525,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.66%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,700 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $116K a year to afford the median home price in Highlands. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Highlands is $105K.
What are the best public schools in Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Highlands are:
- Hackberry Hill Elementary School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 18:1.
- North Arvada Middle School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Swanson Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Highlands are:
- Belleview Christian Preparatory School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Highlands, Arvada, CO?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Arvada, CO?
The most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Arvada, CO are Wood Creek, Parkway Estates, Lamar Heights, Shoenberg Farms and Lake Arbor.
Are home prices dropping in Highlands?
Yes, home prices in Highlands are down 7% in the last 12 months.
