Why Live in Highland
The Highland neighborhood in Greeley is known for its abundant recreation, including a golf course and multiple nearby parks. The community features a mix of brick ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, and split-levels, primarily built between the 1960s and 1980s. These homes typically sit on quarter-acre lots with well-maintained yards, some including fenced backyards, attached garages, and paved driveways. The neighborhood is known for its quiet, walkable streets with no major thoroughfares running through it. Highland Hills Golf Course, a significant local feature, offers an 18-hole public course lined with willow, evergreen and oak trees. Nearby, the Josephine Jones Natural Area provides around 2 miles of walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing pond, while Monfort Park offers athletic fields, a picnic pavilion and a roller-skating rink. For shopping, the Centerplace of Greeley shopping center is about a mile east, featuring stores like Safeway and Target. Eateries such as Lucky Fins and The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar are also in this shopping center. Pope Farms Produce and Garden Center, located west on 28th Street, sells local produce and seasonal items. The neighborhood is accessible via West 20th Street, which has Greeley Evans Transit bus stops, and is close to Route 34 for easy access to Loveland and Fort Collins. Greeley West High School is known for its business and marketing program. The nearby Farr Regional Library provides various clubs and programming for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland a good place to live?
Highland is a good place to live. Highland is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Highland has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $132,284 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Highland are home owners, with 17.4% of residents renting and 82.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Highland can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Highland neighborhood guide.
Is Highland, CO a safe neighborhood?
Highland, 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 Highland?
The median home price in Highland is $520,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $104,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,550 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $109K a year to afford the median home price in Highland. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Highland is $132K.
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Home Trends in Highland, CO
On average, homes in Highland, Greeley sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland, Greeley over the last 12 months is $477,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$477,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$522,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$400,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%