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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Highlands Neighborhood Guide

11of 18 Overland Park Neighborhoods

Where Cul-De-Sacs Meet Good Neighbors

🧭Generally defined as the area: Roughly 95th to 103rd Street between Metcalf and Antioch, tucked just south of the main Overland Park commercial drag

📌Highlands is best known for: Ranch homes that miraculously haven't been flipped into farmhouse chic yet

👕You can spot a Highlands local by: They've lived in the exact same house since 1987 and have zero plans to move

👍Move here if you want: A blessedly flat driveway and neighbors who actually wave back from theirs

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Zero walkability unless you count endless laps around the block for exercise

✨The general vibe is: Quiet starter home energy that stuck around

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietFamily orientedSuburban calmStarter-home familiesGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Highlands

Highlands strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpaceOutdoor RecreationPeaceful & Quiet

Highlands tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Highlands Neighborhood DNA

Families who want mature trees without leaving civilization entirely

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Some of the Highlands hotspots include: Price Chopper and Highlands Clubhouse.
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Jackie Hostetler — Kansas Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Highlands - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Overland Park or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Overland Park guide for the big-picture view — or compare Highlands against other parts of the city in our Overland Park neighborhood guide.