Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

Living in Newton Highlands

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 69
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 82
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Affordability 2
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 100
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Schools 87
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Residents

21k Population +3k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black2%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$193k Median Household Income +$44k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more47%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector57%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation16%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$1.1M Median Home Value +$320k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$263 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier60%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M32%
$1.5M to $1.99M13%
$2M or more9%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas3%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newton Highlands

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Newton Highlands

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 4 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton Highlands

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Clearway School
2 miles, NW
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Riverside School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Lasell University
2 miles, NW
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Boston College
2 miles, E
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Saint John's Seminary
3 miles, NE
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Pine Manor College
3 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
4 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Newton Highlands, Newton, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, N