Why Live in Highlands
Highlands, a neighborhood in Lowell, contains homes built between the late 1800s and the 1960s, with a few newer developments. The area displays a range of housing options, including Victorian homes, Cape Cods, cottages, bungalows, ranch styles and Colonial Revivals. There are smaller single-family dwellings on compact lots as well as larger homes with more yard space, particularly along Monadnock Avenue near Mount Pleasant Golf Club. The Merrimack River flows beside Highlands, so locals are close to outdoor recreation. Along the water await opportunities for fishing, swimming, kayaking and scenic paths for biking and jogging. Additional green spaces, Thomas L. Crowley Park and Roberto Clemente Park, are within the community. The two public spaces feature playgrounds and athletic amenities. The Mount Pleasant Golf Club operates a nine-hole course. Local businesses reflect the neighborhood's cultural diversity, with casual eateries like Phnom Penh Restaurant and Captain John’s. Chain retailers include Target, Lowe’s, Walmart and Hannaford. Annual events, such as the Lowell Folk Festival and the Southeast Asian Water Festival, draw large crowds for music, cultural performances and maritime races. The major thoroughfares, U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 495 provide access to larger metropolitan areas, like Boston and Cape Cod. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority and commuter rail station provide public transportation options. Boston Logan International Airport is 33 miles from the community. Schools in the area include Dr. Gertrude Bailey Elementary School, James S. Daley Middle School, and Lowell High School, which is undergoing significant upgrades to its campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlands a good place to live?
Highlands is a good place to live. Highlands is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Highlands has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.9 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $103,968 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 36% of residents. A majority of residents in Highlands are renters, with 56.9% of residents renting and 43.1% 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, MA a safe neighborhood?
Highlands, MA 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 $524,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $110K 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 $104K.
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Home Trends in Highlands, MA
On average, homes in Highlands, Lowell sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands, Lowell over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$541,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$525,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$340
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median List Price
$524,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%