Highlands, Fall River, MA
Living in Highlands
Bikeability30
Walkability29
Commute48
Public Transit29
Affordability73
Public Safety47
Airports41
Hospitals26
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$252kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$785Median Monthly Rent+$230 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands
United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53
Property Crime in Highlands
United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands, Fall River, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, Fall River, MA
Bishop Connolly High School
0 miles, S
Holy Name School
1 miles, SW
St Michael School
1 miles, W
St Vincent School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Fall River, MA
Roger Williams University
8 miles, SW
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
9 miles, SE
Brown University
16 miles, NW
Rhode Island School of Design
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, Fall River, MA
Southcoast Hospitals Group
1 miles, SW
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
1 miles, SW
Saint Anne's Hospital
3 miles, SW
Southcoast Behavioral Health
8 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Fall River, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
15 miles, W
Martha's Vineyard Airport
35 miles, SE