Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Moka
Coffee Shop
EVP Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TnT's coffee & cafe
Coffee Shop
Grace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crescendo Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Steep and Brew
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Glorious Beans
Coffee Shop
Popper's Tea
Coffee Shop
Moka
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Novanta
Coffee Shop
Cafe Maya
Coffee Shop
La Brioche
Coffee Shop
EVP Coffee
Coffee Shop
Yola's Cafe
Coffee Shop
EVP Coffee University Bay
Coffee Shop
Barriques University
Coffee Shop
Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Bean and Creamery at Four Lakes Market
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Capital City Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Sport Bowl
Bowling Alley
Middleton Historical Society Museum
Museum
National Mustard Museum
Museum
Schwoegler's Entertainment Center
Bowling Alley
Middleton Municipal Pool
Water Park
Market Square Theatres
Cinema
Middleton Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
AMC Dine-in Madison 6
Cinema
Star Studios
Art Gallery
Black Hawk's Cave
Attraction
PhotoMidwest
Art Gallery
Marcus Point Cinema
Cinema
Raymer's Ravine
Attraction
Vitense Golfland
Theme Park
Splash Pad
Water Park
Milward Farrell Fine Art
Art Gallery
Monroe Street Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Young Shakespeare Players
Theatre Arts
Camp Randall Stadium
Stadium
University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Art Gallery
Washburn Observatory
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Milio's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Club Tavern
Bar
The Sport Bowl
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Mid Town Pub
Bar
Neil's Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Yuremi Fruiteria y Taqueria
Fast Food
Grand China
Fast Food
Bristled Boar Saloon
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gino's Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Village Green
Bar
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Lussier Community Education Center
Community Centre
Princeton Club Xpress
Gym
Harbor Athletic Club
Gym
REFORMadison
Gym
Peter Kraus Fitness
Gym
solidcore
Gym
Bodyfit Solutions
Gym
Cyclebar
Gym
Balance Chi
Gym
Orange Shoe
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Miss Pole
Gym
Dragonfly Hot Yoga
Gym
CORE Health & Fitness
Gym
Infinity Martial Arts
Gym
Gracie
Gym
Shorewood Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Eagle Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Masjid Us-Sunnah
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
The Garden Asian Market
Grocery Store
Willy Street Co-Op
Grocery Store
Abarrotes Yuremi
Grocery Store
Metcalfe's Market
Grocery Store
Take and Bake
Bakery
Swagat Indian Grocery
Grocery Store
Gigi's Cupcakes
Bakery
Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Grocery Store
Vanilla Bean
Bakery
Ben's Pretzels
Bakery
La Baguette
Bakery
Metro Market
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Metcalfe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Clasen's European Bakery
Bakery
A-Mart Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
J&P Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Conscious Carnivore
Butcher
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Seafood Center
Seafood
Two Sisters Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Bagels Forever Store
Bakery
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Skyview Park
Park
Kettle Pond Park
Park
Boundary Park
Park
Woodland Hills Park
Park
Owen Conservation Park
Park
Bordner Park
Park
Spring Harbor Park
Park
Capital Avenue Street End
Park
Marshall Park
Park
Stonefield Park
Park
Spring Harbor Beach
Park
Everglade Park
Park
Meadow Park
Park
Glen Oak Hills Park
Park
Merrill Springs Park
Park
Indian Hills Park
Park
Wexford Park
Park
Lakeview Community Park
Park
Mineral Point Park
Park
Woodside Heights Park
Park
Nautilus Point Park
Park
Springtree Apartments Common
Park
Oscar Rennebohm Park Playground
Playground
Stricker Park
Park
Oscar Rennebohm Park
Park
Shops (0) C+
Felly's Flowers
Florist
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
JCD Repair of Madison
Electronics
Gene's Professional Hair Care
Hairdresser
Chalmer's Jewelers
Fashion
Artisan Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Wolff Kubly Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Tis the Season
Gift Shop
Wheel & Sprocket
Bicycle
Madison Computer Works
Electronics
Tabby & Jack's
Pets
Madison Hobby Stop
Toys
Brandon Eyes
Optician
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Puttin on the Ritz
Clothing
Capitol Petro Mart
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Yellowstone Salons
Beauty
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Duncan Edward
Hairdresser
Traditions Children's Market
Clothing
Chautte Home
Interior Decoration
Chautte Clothes
Clothing
Marilynn's Salon
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Bram's Addition (A+)

2. Sherman Terrace (A+)

3. Oakwood Village (A+)

4. Millstone (A+)

5. Dudgeon-Monroe (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Highlands Community.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Capital & Old Middleton (EB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & Norman (NB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & N Highlands (NB)
Bus Stop
Capital & Baker (EB)
Bus Stop
Capital & University (EB)
Bus Stop
University & Capital (SB)
Bus Stop
University & Heim (SB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & Old Sauk (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Capital (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Heim (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Norman (SB)
Bus Stop
University & Norman (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Allen (EB)
Bus Stop
N Rosa & Old Middleton (NB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & N Rosa (WB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & N Rosa (EB)
Bus Stop
Allen & University (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Allen (WB)
Bus Stop
University & Spring Harbor (NB)
Bus Stop
University & Spring Harbor (SB)
Bus Stop
Old Sauk & Everlade (EB)
Bus Stop
Old Sauk & Everlade (WB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & Gettle (WB)
Bus Stop
Old Middleton & Gettle (EB)
Bus Stop
University & Tomahawk (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Arbor Hills (A+)

2. Bluff Acres (A+)

3. Elvehjem (A+)

4. Moorland-Rimrock (A+)

5. Lake Edge (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Highlands Community is 126/100 - which is 31% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Bram's Addition (A+)

2. Leopold (A+)

3. Sherman Terrace (A+)

4. Capitol (A+)

5. Park Ridge (A)

crime A+

Highlands Community crime rates are 1,203 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,066 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hill Farms-University Neighborh (A+)

2. Sauk Creek (A+)

3. Walnut Grove (A+)

4. Glacier Ridge (A+)

5. Country Grove (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Highlands Community is $101,008 - which is 85% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$101,008 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Tamarack Trails Community (A+)

2. High Crossing (A+)

3. Old Middleton Greenway (A+)

4. Faircrest (A+)

5. McClellan Park (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
The Villa at Middleton Village
Nursing Home
Stonefield Dental Center
Dentist
Forward Dental
Dentist
UW Health Digestive Health Center
Clinic
Dental Health Associates
Dentist
Dental Health Associates
Dentist
Dental Health Associates
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Midwest Dental
Dentist
Madison No Fear Dentistry
Dentist
Brookdale Madison West
Nursing Home
Killian Dental Center/Midwest Dental
Dentist
Brookdale Madison West
Nursing Home
Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Cosmetic Laser Center
Clinic
UW Health West Towne Clinic and Urgent Care
Clinic
Dean Clinic West
Clinic
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Middleton Emergency Medical Services
Ambulance Station
Middleton Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
First Choice Dental
Dentist
Meriter Middleton Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Berkley Oaks (A+)

2. Dudgeon-Monroe (A+)

3. East Bluff (A+)

4. Glen Oak Hills (A+)

5. Hawthorne (A+)

housing A+

Highlands Community home prices are $358,200 - which is 114% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$358,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Westmorland (A+)

2. Stonefield Woods-Ridge (A+)

3. High Crossing (A+)

4. Stone Meadows (A+)

5. Greentree (A+)

schools A-

The Highlands Community graduation rate is 99% - which is 12% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Crestwood Elementary
Spring Harbor Middle
St Ambrose Academy
Elm Lawn Elementary
Walbridge School
Muir Elementary
Stephens Elementary
Lighthouse Christian School
21St Century Eschool
Sauk Trail Elementary
Jefferson Middle
Highpoint Christian School
Van Hise Elementary
Hamilton Middle
Kromrey Middle
Shorewood Hills Elementary
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori Children'S House
Madison Waldorf School
Northside Elementary
Midvale Elementary
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Falk Elementary
Wingra School
Thoreau Elementary
High Schools (0) F
St Ambrose Academy
Walbridge School
21St Century Eschool
Memorial High
Middleton High
Clark Street Community School
West High
Edgewood High School Of The Sacred Heart
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Stonefield Woods-Ridge (A+)

2. Woodland Hills (A+)

3. Hill Farms-University Neighborh (A+)

4. Walnut Grove (A+)

5. Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westhaven Trails (A+)

2. Hawk's Landing (A+)

3. Tamarack Trails Community (A+)

4. Greystone (A+)

5. Eastmorland (A+)

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Highlands Community Area Facts

  • Highlands Community has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highlands Community crime rates are 54% lower than the Madison average
  • Cost of living in Highlands Community is 10% higher than the Madison average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highlands Community? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Skyview Park
      Kettle Pond Park
      Boundary Park
      Woodland Hills Park
      Owen Conservation Park
      Bordner Park
      Spring Harbor Park
      Capital Avenue Street End

      Entertainment

      Capital City Theatre
      The Sport Bowl
      Middleton Historical Society Museum
      National Mustard Museum
      Schwoegler's Entertainment Center
      Middleton Municipal Pool
      Market Square Theatres
      Middleton Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Milio's
      Papa Murphy's
      Papa John's
      Club Tavern
      The Sport Bowl
      Domino's
      Jimmy John's
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands Community? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Highlands Community.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands Community? The cost of living in Highlands Community is 126/100 - which is 31% higher than Wisconsin.
      Highlands Community
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      Madison
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highlands Community? Highlands Community crime rates are 1,203, which are 20% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,203 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 84

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highlands Community? The median income in Highlands Community is $101,008 which is 85% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $101,00883% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $68,180129% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      86% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highlands Community a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Mendota Mental Health Institute
      UnityPoint Health - Meriter
      Saint Mary's Hospital
      UW Health East Madison Hospital
      UnityPoint Health - Meriter - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      University Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Associated Physicians

      A+ Housing

      What are Highlands Community home prices? Highlands Community home prices are $358,200 - which is 114% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $358,20094% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15922% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Highlands Community have good schools? The Highlands Community graduation rate is 99% - which is 12% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Highlands Community a good place to live? Highlands Community has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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