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Newton Highlands

#6 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Newton
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 8 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
Newton Highlands is a neighborhood in Newton, Massachusetts with a population of 8,056. 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 Newton Highlands...
Population
8,056
Neighborhood in
Newton
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$905,015
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,918
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$149,358
National
$55,322
Families with Children
31%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    49%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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Newton Highlands Reviews

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I lived in Newton Highlands for a couple of years and found it to be a very calm and safe neighborhood. One of my favorite places is definitely Hemlock Gorge; there is always something new to find there!
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Clean and friendly. The abundance of trees beautify the neighborhood. The public schools operate at a high level. The Green Line is an excellent way to commute into Boston for work or leisure activities. Newton Highlands and Newton Center offer two hubs of entertainment.
I think this area is very safe, and you feel that around the neighborhood. But there are sometimes suspicious characters that may make it feel a little less safe
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