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Absecon Highlands, NJ
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Absecon Highlands, NJ
At a Glance
How Absecon Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Absecon Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Absecon Highlands a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Absecon Highlands residents earn a median household income of $80,511 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,952. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Absecon Highlands is $284,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,136. Median rent is $1,681/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Absecon Highlands reports 357 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,334/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Absecon Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Absecon Highlands has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.