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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Highlands a good place to live?
Upper Highlands is a good place to live. Upper Highlands is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Upper Highlands is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Upper Highlands has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $148,518 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Upper Highlands are home owners, with 29.5% of residents renting and 70.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Upper Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Upper Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Upper Highlands, MA a safe neighborhood?
Upper Highlands, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Upper Highlands?
The median home price in Upper Highlands is $799,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $159,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,050 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $174K a year to afford the median home price in Upper Highlands. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Upper Highlands is $149K.
What are the best public schools in Upper Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Upper Highlands are:
- Malden High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Stoneham High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Beebe School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 2.2.
What are the best private schools in Upper Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Upper Highlands are:
- Greater Boston Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Cheverus Centennial School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Melrose Montessori School has a student teacher ratio of 33:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Upper Highlands, Malden, MA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Upper Highlands, Malden, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Upper Highlands, Malden, MA are West End, North Medford, Oak Grove-Pine Banks, Haywardville and Wyoming.
