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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highlands a good place to live?
Highlands is a good place to live. Highlands is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Highlands has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $137,841 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 49.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Highlands are home owners, with 35% of residents renting and 65% 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 $897,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $179,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.58%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $196K 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 $138K.
What are the best public schools in Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Highlands are:
- John F Kennedy Middle School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
- Waltham Sr High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- John W. Mcdevitt Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 2.5.
What are the best private schools in Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Highlands are:
- The Cambridge School Of Weston has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Gann Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Highlands, Waltham, MA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Waltham, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Highlands, Waltham, MA are Piety Corner, Bank Square, Bentley College, South Side and North Waltham.
