Highlands, Lowell, MA

Living in Highlands

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 51
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 100
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Schools 35
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Residents

40k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian34%
Black5%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$284k Median Home Value +$1.7k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$875 Median Monthly Rent +$107 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highlands

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Highlands

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 17
Feb 28 4 12
Mar 36 5 11
Apr 46 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 41 5 2
Dec 31 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Lowell Day Nursery
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Rivier University
10 miles, NW
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Merrimack College
11 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Holy Family Hospital
11 miles, NE
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St Joseph Hospital
11 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Highlands, Lowell, MA

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Manchester Airport
22 miles, N
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