Why Live in Highland
Highland in Salem is a historic neighborhood bordered by the Willamette River to the west, featuring tree-lined streets and well-preserved homes from the early 1900s. The area is known for its cottages and bungalows, many over a century old, situated on densely populated streets with sidewalks connecting the properties. While the busy areas around Commercial Street and Fairgrounds Road can be noisy, the center of the neighborhood remains relatively quiet. Highland Park, one of Salem's first parks, offers a playground, open grassy field, and tennis courts that can be converted into pickleball courts. River Road Park, further north, provides additional recreational options with soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, splash pad, and picnic shelter. Local dining options include F/Stop Fitzgerald's taphouse, Slangers food cart, Padington's Pizza, and The Shack dive bar. For shopping, residents can visit the nearby Willamette Town Center, about 3.5 miles away, or local stores like Dollar Tree and Goodwill. The neighborhood is active with events organized by the Highland Neighborhood Association, such as National Night Out, block parties, and seasonal festivals. Highland is about 1.5 miles from downtown Salem, with bike lanes, paths, and Cherriots bus routes 9 and 19 providing easy access to the city center and nearby Keizer. For longer trips, Interstate 5 is approximately 2.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland a good place to live?
Highland is a good place to live. Highland is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Highland is a suburban neighborhood. Highland has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $57,350 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Highland are renters, with 59.3% of residents renting and 40.7% 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.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Highland?
The median home price in Highland is $330,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $66,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,640 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $70K a year to afford the median home price in Highland. The average household income in Highland is $57K.
What are the best public schools in Highland?
The best public schools that serve Highland are:
What are the best private schools in Highland?
The best private schools that serve Highland are:
- St. Vincent De Paul School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Blanchet Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Salem Academy has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
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Home Trends in Highland, OR
On average, homes in Highland, Salem sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland, Salem over the last 12 months is $318,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$318,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$355,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median List Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
