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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 somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Highlands is a suburban neighborhood. Highlands has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $70,915 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 25.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Highlands are home owners, with 28% of residents renting and 72% 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, KY a safe neighborhood?
Highlands, KY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Highlands?
The median home price in Highlands is $299,749. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.48%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $65K 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 $71K.
What are the best public schools in Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Highlands are:
- Bryan Station High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Winburn Middle School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Coventry Oak Elementary has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the best private schools in Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Highlands are:
- Providence Montessori School has a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Highlands, Lexington, KY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Lexington, KY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Lexington, KY are Greendale, Winburn-Griffin Gate, Georgetown, Sandersville and Northside.