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Highland
  • Suburb of Baltimore, MD
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Baltimore

Highland

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Baltimore Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Baltimore, MD
  • 2 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Highland is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 1,017. Highland is in Howard County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Highland offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Highland there are a lot of parks. Residents of Highland tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Highland are highly rated.
    About Highland...
    Population
    1,017
    Suburb of
    Baltimore
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $722,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      0%
    • Own
      100%
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    Highland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      1%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      45%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Highland

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $193,929
    National
    $69,021
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    Highland Reviews

    2 reviews
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