At a Glance
Median Income
$125,438
$82,909 per capita
Home Value
$615,300
Zillow: $796,617
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
1,161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Atlantic Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlantic Highlands a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic Highlands residents earn a median household income of $125,438 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,909. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic Highlands is $615,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $796,617. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 26.7% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Atlantic Highlands reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,161/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.4% of adults in Atlantic Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic Highlands has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,409
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density3,499/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,438
Per Capita$82,909
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B+
Home Value$615,300
Rent$1,900
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$796,617
Housing Units1,961
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property1,161/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Atlantic Highlands was founded in 1887.
The median home in Atlantic Highlands was built in 1960.
14.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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