New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Atlantic Highlands is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,409. Residents earn $125,438 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Atlantic Highlands receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Atlantic Highlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Atlantic Highlands is $125,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Atlantic Highlands among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Atlantic Highlands is $615,300, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,900 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Atlantic Highlands is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,565 per 100,000, near the national average.
Atlantic Highlands is a highly educated community — 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Atlantic Highlands experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,438 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $82,909 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |
| Census Median | $615,300 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $796,617 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| Median List Price | $590,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $575 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,900 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,793 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 138.1/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 138.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,564.7/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 230.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,311.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 23.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4118°N, 74.0198°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.4% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,499/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 38.8 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |