Highlands, Lowell, MA
Living in Highlands
Bikeability45
Walkability51
Commute45
Public Transit48
Affordability81
Public Safety68
Airports48
Hospitals36
Colleges100
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+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
$77kMedian 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
$284kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$875Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, Lowell, MA
Community Christian Academy
1 miles, N
St Patrick School & Education Center
2 miles, NE
Hellenic American Academy
2 miles, NE
Lowell Day Nursery
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Lowell, MA
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
2 miles, N
Rivier University
10 miles, NW
Merrimack College
11 miles, E
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
14 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, Lowell, MA
Lowell General Hospital
1 miles, N
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, NW
Holy Family Hospital
11 miles, NE
St Joseph Hospital
11 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Lowell, MA
Manchester Airport
22 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
37 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
41 miles, NE