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Newton Highlands
  • Neighborhood in Newton, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Newton Highlands is a neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts with a population of 9,852. Newton Highlands is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Newton Highlands offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Newton Highlands there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Newton Highlands and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Newton Highlands are highly rated.

About

About Newton Highlands...
Population
9,852

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,124,182
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,651
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Newton Highlands Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$168,131
National
$75,149
Families with Children
31%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    52%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

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Newton Highlands Reviews

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