Senior Living in Highland, Maryland

Top zip codes in Highland, MD: 20777

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Highland scores significantly higher than the Maryland average of 78.
Highland scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 7 hospitals within close range of the city, including Howard County General Hospital, Montgomery General Hospital Inc, and Laurel Regional Medical Center.
There are 208 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Gardens Assisted Living, Inc., BrightLife Care Group, and Yolandas Home.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 436 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
There are 113 golf courses in or around the city, including Hampshire Greens Golf Course, Fairway Hills Golf Club, and Hobbit\'s Glenn Golf Club.
There are 6 parks near the city center, including Robinson Nature Center, Blandair Park, and Brookside Gardens.
There are 321 churches in or near the city, including St Mark\'s Episcopal Church, Christ Lutheran Church, and St Louis Catholic Church.
There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 306 grocery stores within the city.
There are 12 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 139 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.44% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.93% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $169,368, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $164,348, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $57,333, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,600 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $119,720 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,670 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.46%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Highland receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Highland has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
This city has below average water quality.
Highland has a sparse population density of 438.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Highland have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Highland has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.34%.