Highland Lakes, NJ

New Jersey · Sussex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

Highland Lakes is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,941. Residents earn $129,500 per year, which is 72% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0

A Great

3,941 Population 912/sq mi density

$129,500 Median Income $69,912 per capita

$291,200 Home Value $392,138 Zillow

$1,862 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

Overall

4.3 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$129,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$291,200 home value, $1,862/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $129,500

72% higher than US avg

Home Value $291,200

3% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 50.7%

50% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,862

60% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 25.2%

21% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.4%

81% lower than US avg

How Highland Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,941

Median Age49.3 yrs

Density912/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+

Median Income$129,500

Per Capita$69,912

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty2.4%

County GDP$6,729M

Commute44 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$291,200

Rent$1,862

Ownership92.6%

Zillow$392,138

Housing Units1,984

Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property725/100K

Health

Obesity25.2%

Uninsured7.0%

Smoking10.0%

Depression19.2%

Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain52.2 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+50.7%

High School+98.6%

Graduate+10.8%

School Score6.55

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%

Commute44 min

Broadband91.1%

EV Stations1

Libraries7

Is Highland Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Highland Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Highland Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Highland Lakes is $129,500, which is significantly higher than the national average / 72% above $75,149. This places Highland Lakes among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Highland Lakes is $291,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,862 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Highland Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 725 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.

Education

Highland Lakes is a highly educated community / 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Highland Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Highland Lakes has a population of 3,941 with a density of 912 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 43.6% female and 56.4% male. The city is predominantly White (92.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.4% of residents, while 12.6% speak Spanish. 4.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.9% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,941

Total Population

912

People / sq mi

49.3yrs

Median Age

27% above US avg

5.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%

Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Highland Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.4%

11% above US avg

Spanish 12.6%

6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Highland Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Highland Lakes is $129,500, which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,912 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,129, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 24.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Highland Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$129,500
	72% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$69,912
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,129
IRS Avg AGI	$97,341
Gini Index	0.417 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	2.4%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,624
County GDP	$6,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants	285
Healthcare	375
Retail	406
Manufacturing	97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,140
	190% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	44.2 min
Drive Alone	64.8%
Public Transit	2.1%
Work from Home	24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Highland Lakes is $291,200, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $392,138, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.8% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,862 (60% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 92.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,984 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1963. The average annual property tax is $10,140 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$291,200
	3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$392,138
Median List Price	$482,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$482,499
$/Sq Ft	$224
Homes Sold	5
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.8%
Price Drops	28.6%
Inventory	14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,862
	60% above US avg
Rent Burden	33.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	92.6%
Owner-Occupied	92.6%
Renter-Occupied	7.4%
Housing Units	1,984
Median Year Built	1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,140
	190% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.48%

In Highland Lakes, 25.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.2% of residents, below the national average. 26.9% have high blood pressure. 10.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.0% report binge drinking. 17.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 19.2% report depression. 15.6% experience frequent mental distress. 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,205. The dentist ratio is 1:1,432. 93.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Highland Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	25.2%
	21% below US avg
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart Disease	4.2%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	9.4%
COPD	4.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.0%
	29% below US avg
Binge Drinking	20.0%
Physical Inactivity	17.5%
Depression	19.2%
Mental Distress	15.6%
Physical Distress	9.9%
Short Sleep	34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.1%
Uninsured	7.0%
	19% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,205
Dentists	1:1,432
Mental Health	1:400
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	74.2%
Premature Death	6,516/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	93.4%
Healthcare Facilities	375

Highland Lakes has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 725 per 100,000, 63% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Highland Lakes receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Highland Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	724.9/100K
	63% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Highland Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,201 ft (366 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density	912/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1706°N, 74.4632°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Sussex County County
Nearest Airport	New York Stewart International (SWF) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"

37% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	58 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	59 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	83 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	90 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	75 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	49 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	34 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	57 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	58 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	40 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	68 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	48 km
Aug 22, 2000	2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York	M2.6	75 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	59 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	52 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	57 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	59 km
Jan 15, 1992	5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York	M2.5	27 km
Feb 26, 1993	2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey	M2.5	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	214 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	117 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 130 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1998	EF3	55 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	81 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	19 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	89 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	64 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	41 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	42 km	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	80 km	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	75 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	94 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	19 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	71 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	67 km	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	51 km	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	92 km	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	83 km	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	88 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	64 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	63 km	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	122 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	66 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	29 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	58 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	14 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	52 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	64 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	58 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	77 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	29 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	72 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	89 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	64 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	31 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	82 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.1 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
May	58°F (15°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	4.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.8 in

Highland Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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Highland Lakes is located in Sussex County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50% above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.6% of the vote, a 24.9-point margin. 91.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 375 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 64.8% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.1% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%

D 36.7%

Winner: Republican by 24.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	50.7%
	50% above US avg
High School+	98.6%
Graduate Degree+	10.8%
School Test Score	6.55

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	912/sq mi
Total Area	5.0 sq mi
County	Sussex County County

Services

Broadband Access	91.1%
Avg Download Speed	51.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	375
Restaurants	285
Retail Stores	406

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	44.2 min
Drive Alone	64.8%
Public Transit	2.1%
Work from Home	24.1%

Average costs for common services in Highland Lakes. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,318
Toddler	$1,279
Preschool	$1,279
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$814
Toddler	$831
Preschool	$776

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Sussex County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,749	632	$61,149	1.05
Retail Trade	5,655	375	$38,099	1.48
Accommodation & Food Services	3,956	280	$27,956	1.13
Manufacturing	2,886	122	$77,294	0.92
Other Services	1,866	355	$39,624	1.62
Professional & Technical Services	1,494	333	$76,103	0.56
Arts & Entertainment	1,491	76	$27,776	2.31
Administrative & Waste Services	1,371	233	$52,658	0.61
Transportation & Warehousing	944	74	$48,573	0.58
Management of Companies	842	10	$149,811	1.30
Wholesale Trade	825	114	$91,421	0.55
Finance & Insurance	687	114	$101,676	0.44
Educational Services	416	37	$44,929	0.52
Real Estate	330	65	$65,139	0.55
Utilities	189	15	$136,478	1.30

Radio Stations near Highland Lakes

214 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Classic Vinyl HD	1930, 1940	MP3 320 kbps
Adroit Jazz Underground	avant-garde, bebop	MP3 320 kbps
Christmas Vinyl HD	christian, christmas	MP3 320 kbps
WALM HD	christian, christian music	MP3 320 kbps
.977 80s	80s	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Country	country	MP3 128 kbps
WALM - Old Time Radio Opus	78, 78-rpm	OGG 32 kbps
Adroit Jazz Underground HD Opus	avant-garde, bebop	OGG 192 kbps
WALM 2 HD Opus	choral, christian	OGG 192 kbps
Christmas Vinyl HD Opus	christian, christmas	OGG 192 kbps
.977 The Mix	80s, 90s	MP3 128 kbps
FUNKY RADIO - Only Funk Music (60's 70's)	60s, 70s	MP3 320 kbps
Classic Vinyl HD Opus	1930, 1940	OGG 192 kbps
.977 Hitz	hits, top 40	MP3 128 kbps
Chilltrax	chillout	MP3 128 kbps
LOVE RADIO Only Love Songs 70s80s90s - www.love.radio	70s, 80s	AAC+ 192 kbps
70s 80s Disco Funk ModernSoul Boogie	1970s, 1980s	MP3 192 kbps
.977 Smooth Jazz	jazz, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Q104.3 New York's Classic Rock	classic rock, new york's classic rock	AAC
Bloomberg AM New York, NY	business news	AAC+ 32 kbps
Miami Beach Radio	hits, ocean drive	MP3 128 kbps
WNYC 93.9 FM	news	AAC+ 31 kbps
.977 Oldies	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
70s All Hits	70s, hits	MP3 320 kbps
EROTICA LOUNGE	ambient, chillout	MP3
.977 Comedy	comedy	MP3 128 kbps
WNYC-FM 93.9 New York Public Radio	information, new york city	MP3 96 kbps
__80s HITS	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Doowop Cafe Radio	—	MP3 96 kbps
70sRadio (MRG.fm)	1970, 1970s	MP3 128 kbps
WABC 770 AM - NewYork, NY	local talk, news	MP3 96 kbps
BIG 105.9 – South Florida's Classic Rock!	—	AAC
__80 HITS	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
FUNKY RADIO - Only Funk Music (60's & 70's)	60s, 70s	AAC+ 128 kbps
Sfliny 70s Classic Rock	70s rock, classic rock	MP3 320 kbps
WFMU	experimental, freeform	AAC+ 256 kbps
Z 92 (Miami) - 92.3 FM - WCMQ-FM - Spanish Broadcasting System - Miami, Florida	92.3 fm, entretenimiento	AAC 320 kbps
.977 90s	90s	MP3 128 kbps
Free FM 80s New York	#80, #80s	MP3 320 kbps
60sRadio (MRG.fm)	1960, 1960s	MP3 128 kbps
Drone Radio (MRG.fm)	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 128 kbps
Doowop Radio	accapella, doowop	MP3 96 kbps
JazzRadio (MRG.fm)	classic jazz, cool jazz	MP3 128 kbps
BluesRadio (MRG.fm)	blues, blues rock	MP3 128 kbps
Deep Link Radio - Old Soulful House Music	house, soulful house	MP3 192 kbps
Midnite Radio - The Original?	20s, 30s	MP3 128 kbps
WGNY - Fox Oldies 98.9 FM	50s, 60s	MP3 64 kbps
Bubba One	comedy, talk	AAC+ 55 kbps
Revolution Radio Studio B	conspiracy theories	MP3 192 kbps
The Disco Palace	—	MP3 320 kbps
Smooth Jazz Florida	smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
iHeartRadio Broadway	broadway, musical	AAC
AmbientRadio (MRG.fm)	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 128 kbps
Frisky Classics	electronic, house	MP3 96 kbps
Frisky Classics [http]	—	MP3 96 kbps
Z100 WHTZ FM 100.3 New York	hits, hot adult contemporary	AAC
Radio Televisión Martí	news talk show	MP3
Bay Smooth Jazz	—	MP3 192 kbps
Free FM Chill New York	#80s, #90s	MP3 320 kbps
Z100 - WHTZ-FM 100.3 New York	pop, top 40	AAC
Zero Beat Zone (MRG.fm)	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 128 kbps
Jammin Oldies Radio - Jammin 105	oldies	AAC+ 128 kbps
BMFR - Blues Music Fan Radio	blues	MP3 320 kbps
100 XR	alternative, classic rock	AAC+ 96 kbps
Deep Link Radio - Soulful Link Radio	house, soulful house	MP3 192 kbps
Folk Music Notebook	folk	MP3 256 kbps
blues music fan radio	blues, blues rock	MP3 320 kbps
La Primera 104.1 fm & 1190 am	latin music, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
Z88	christian, z88	MP3 128 kbps
101.1 WJRR Orlando's Rock Station	alternative, rock	AAC
The Disco Planet	disco	MP3 320 kbps
Mason Dixon Generation 80's	80s	MP3 128 kbps
Y100	contemporary hits radio, pop	AAC
DOC Radio: Contemporary Christian Music	christian, pop	MP3 128 kbps
El Nuevo Zol 106.7 FM	bachata, dembow	AAC 320 kbps
Radio Motown	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Yacht Rock Miami	yacht rock	MP3 128 kbps
Wiod	—	AAC 24 kbps
La Mejor Orlando - 96.1 FM / 1340 AM - WWFL - OMR Group - Orlando, Florida	1340 am, 96.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Italo Disco USA	80s, dj mixes	MP3 320 kbps
WQXR Holiday Channel	christmas, christmas music	MP3 128 kbps
BROKEN BEATS	broken beat, broken beats	MP3
Vintage Obscura Radio	obscure, rare groove	MP3 64 kbps
90sRadio (MRG.fm)	1990s, 90's	MP3 128 kbps
WBAI	—	MP3 64 kbps
93.1 AMOR (Bachata y Más )	bachata, latino	AAC 127 kbps
Bust.club	podcast	UNKNOWN
WHTK AM Rochester, NY, USA Sports AM 1280	—	AAC 24 kbps
Sfliny Classic Rock Music	classic rock music	MP3 320 kbps
Midnite Radio - The Original!	30s, 40s	MP3 128 kbps
80sRadio (MRG.fm)	1980, 1980's	MP3 128 kbps
Sfliny 70's and 80's Hits	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps
Deep Link Radio - Jazzier Link Radio	deep house, house	MP3 192 kbps
24/7 MJ Radio	00s, 70s	MP3
WGCU 90.1 Fort Myers, FL	fort myers, information	MP3 96 kbps
Reign Radio 1 - The Rock Station	—	AAC+ 160 kbps
Bad Rock Radio	music, rock	MP3 128 kbps
WPNN 790 Pensacola, FL	laura ingraham, news	MP3 64 kbps
Chill Lounge Florida	chill, chillout	MP3 128 kbps
Black Power 96 Community Radio	—	MP3 64 kbps
WFLZ 93.3	music	AAC
Magic City Radio WATA-DB	80's, chillsynth	MP3 320 kbps
Call Radio	christian	MP3 192 kbps
202.fm 90's Alternative	alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Polydor	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
WWJB AM-FM “103.9 THE BOOT”	country	AAC+ 64 kbps
WZIG	—	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Warner Bros.	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
WUFT Radio Reading Service	—	MP3 64 kbps
Music Tampa Bay	local music	MP3 192 kbps
enationFM	house, minimal	MP3 128 kbps
WNCV "Coast 93.3" Shallmar, FL	adult contemporary, fort walton beach	MP3 80 kbps
Radio BMG	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
ZRadio Hot 95.9	gospel pop	MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz - Tampa Bay HD	—	MP3 128 kbps
ZChristmas	christian, christmas music	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Indie Disco	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Reign Radio Classic	christian, classic rock	AAC+ 160 kbps
.977 Jamz	hiphop, rnb	MP3 128 kbps
WSOS 103.9 St. Augustine, FL	60s, 70s	MP3
HOT HITZ 80'	1980s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Onondaga County Public Safety - VHF - Syracuse, NY	—	MP3
WFRY-FM 97.5 MHz Watertown, New York Froggy 97	country	AAC+ 32 kbps
Sfliny - Country	country	MP3 320 kbps
WQRS-FM 98.3 The GOAT	—	AAC 64 kbps
WPAT-FM	—	AAC 127 kbps
SFLINY Spotlight Radio	christmad, pop	MP3 320 kbps
Sfliny Classic Rock.	classic rock, rock	MP3 320 kbps
Dedog's Fm	2000s, 70s	MP3
WHCR 90.3 FM	college radio	MP3
Jefferson County (NY) Police, Fire and EMS	ems scanner, fire	MP3
RockRadio (MRG.fm)	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
Galattica FM >>FastMix<	80s, dance	AAC
The Reggae Spin with Garfield, Mikey G, & Keveon	calypso, caribbean music	MP3 96 kbps
MARTINAIR	hip hop, rap	MP3
Sfliny Dance Music	club, dance	MP3 320 kbps
Sfliny Alternative 80's	80's, new wave	MP3 320 kbps
SFLINY 70S Hits	oldies, pop	MP3 320 kbps
WVOR Sunny102.3	soft rock	AAC 24 kbps
Planet HipHop (MRG.fm)	hip hop, hip-hop	MP3 128 kbps
Frisky Deep [http]	electronic, house	MP3 96 kbps
Sfliny 70's Classic Rock	70s, classic rock	MP3 320 kbps
Rockin´ 626	—	MP3 320 kbps
The Lot	eclectic	UNKNOWN
Sfliny Pop	70's, 80's	MP3 320 kbps
WNYC	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WPAT-FM Amor 93.1	international	AAC 127 kbps
East Village Radio	—	MP3 320 kbps
Sfliny Country	country	MP3 320 kbps
WJKR-DB Jo Khool Radio	smooth jazz	MP3
LoungeRadio (MRG.fm)	background, cafe background music	MP3 128 kbps
FUNKY THRILLS RADIO	—	AAC 52 kbps
202.fm 020 Alternative	alternative rock	MP3 128 kbps
W2PH Radio . . . Classic Rock & Amateur Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
Almavision 87.7 FM	bible, cristiana	AAC+ 64 kbps
WBZE "Star 98.9" Tallahassee, FL	hot adult contemporary, tallahassee	AAC+ 48 kbps
WPOZ "Zradio" 88.3 FM Orlando, FL	christian contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
WRUB Rumba 95.7 FM	various	AAC
WGLF 104.1 "Gulf 104" Tallahassee, FL	classic hits, tallahassee	AAC+ 48 kbps
WSBZ 106.3 The Seabreeze	—	MP3 170 kbps
Alternative Reign	alternative, christian	AAC+ 160 kbps
Radio Danz	edm	AAC+ 80 kbps
Easy Hits Miami South Florida	—	MP3 128 kbps
Gangstaville Radio	hiphop, indie	MP3 128 kbps
90.7 WMFE-FM	bbc, local radio	MP3 32 kbps
Kolombia Estéreo - Salsa Barranquillera	—	MP3 96 kbps
WNDB 1150 & 93.5 Daytona Beach, FL	daytona beach, news	AAC+ 32 kbps
One Love Radio Orlando	reggae, reggaeton	MP3 128 kbps
The JOY FM 88.1FM Jacksonville	christian contemporary	AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio West End	disco	MP3 320 kbps
WYMM 1530 "Radio Puissance Inter" Jacksonville, FL	haitian music, haitian programming	MP3 128 kbps
103 She	1970s, 1980s	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italo Disco	—	MP3 320 kbps
Radio World Radio	—	MP3
Jolt Radio	dj mixes, dj sets	MP3 128 kbps
WDAE 620 AM/95.3 FM - Tampa Bay's Sports Radio	local news, sports	AAC
WPRK: Best in Basement Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Salt:30 Radio	apocrypha, bible study	MP3 128 kbps
Martha Kowaski	bluegrass, christian rock	MP3 128 kbps
hexx9	dark electro, dark electronica	MP3 256 kbps
WHOG 95.7 "The Hog" Ormond-By-The-Sea, FL	classic rock, daytona beach	AAC+ 40 kbps
WHNR Boss Hog Radio	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WJTQ "Jet 100.7" Pensacola, FL	classic hits, pensacola	AAC+ 48 kbps
ktnq 1020 am	beisbol, deportes	AAC+ 63 kbps
AshTunes EDM Club	club, edm	MP3
WWBA-AM 820	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
Swamp Radio Miami WADS-DB	country music, country rock	AAC+ 256 kbps
Acción 97.9 (La Primera En Noticias)	deportes, news	AAC 24 kbps
Radio Columbia	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
305 MI RADIO	latino, salsa	AAC+ 128 kbps
WUWF Classical	classical, classical music	MP3 96 kbps
WJCT 89.9 FM	npr, public radio	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Concord	—	MP3 320 kbps
Cool Jazz Florida	cool jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Accion 930 AM FM 97.3 (LA PRIMERA EN NOTICIAS)	news, news talk	AAC 24 kbps
RhythmRadio.USA	rnb, smooth jazz	MP3
WMFE-HD2 Orlando, FL	classical, orlando	MP3 56 kbps
WRUF - AM 850	sports, university radio	MP3 64 kbps
WZPP 92.7	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio T.K. Disco	disco	MP3 320 kbps
WZIG 104.1 FM	—	MP3 192 kbps
WLOV 99.5 Daytona Beach Shores, FL	daytona beach, soft adult contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
WRMI 9955 Shortwave - Miami, FL	features, international programming	MP3 48 kbps
Radio Atlantic	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Africa 1804	—	MP3 128 kbps
Power 92.1 (WRBD)	music, news	AAC+ 32 kbps
JOY FM FLORIDA	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
SubSonic Radio - Background	—	MP3 256 kbps
WHBX "96.1 Jamz" Tallahassee, FL	tallahassee, urban adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
WPRK 91.5 FM Winter Park, FL	alternative, indie	MP3 128 kbps
WUSF Public Radio 89.7 FM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Casablanca	disco	MP3 320 kbps
SMR247Jams	andrio radio, android auto	MP3 192 kbps
whud-fm 100.7	—	AAC 128 kbps

National Parks Near Highland Lakes

154 national parks and monuments found near Highland Lakes.

Park	Type	Fee
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Bash Bish Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.	State Park	Free
Bristol Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Browns Point Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Dockside State Park	State Park	Free
Donald J. Trump State Park	State Park	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Federal Land	State Park	Free
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Franny Reese Preserve State Park	State Park	Free
Franny Reese State Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Goose Pond Mountain	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Greenwood Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Haverstraw Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hempstead Lake State Park	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
High Tor State Park	State Park	Free
Highland Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$15
Hook Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson Highlands	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands	State Park	Free
IBEW - Washington's Headquarter	State Park	Free
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
James Baird State Park	State Park	Free
Jones Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M*	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Superior State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Taghkanic State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Long Pond Ironworks State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Macedonia Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park	State Park	Free
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mt. Beacon Gateway Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nyack Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Plum Point Park	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Prompton State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ringwood State Park	State Park	Free
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve	State Park	Free
Rockland Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sakmann	State Park	Free
Schunnemunk State Park	State Park	Free
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Shirazi	State Park	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Shlt / Rodman Assemblage	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Sojourner Truth State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Squantz Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Storm King	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Taconic State Park	State Park	Free
Taconic State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River	Scenic & Recreational River	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$15
Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wonder Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Woodward	State Park	Free
Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Highland Lakes

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	4,884	$76,159
2015	4,862	$76,862
2017	4,894	$90,138
2019	5,098	$101,171
2021	4,493	$113,915
2023	3,941	$129,500

Museums in Highland Lakes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HARNESS RACING MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		8452946330	$1,279,066
STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9732097212	$1,206,699
GOSHEN HISTORIC TRACK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8452945333	$889,157
FRANKLIN MINERAL MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	32 EVANS ST	9738273481	$315,991
MUSEUM VILLAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM	1010 STATE ROUTE 17M	8457828248	$271,633
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWN OF WARWICK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2 COLONIAL AVENUE	8459863236	$169,073
ORDER OF THE FOUNDERS & PATRIOTS OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$107,834
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BOONTON TOWNSHIP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	591 POWERVILLE ROAD	9734028840	$84,362
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 332	9732091232	$22,358
MIDDLETOWN & NEW JERSEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,697
BEAVERTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5034300106
BEN SHAHN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS	ART MUSEUM		9737202654
BYRAM TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9733472500
CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	47 MAIN STREET	8454692591
DAR VAN BUNSCHOOTEN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9738757634
FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8456517221
GERMANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9378557951
GREENWOOD FOREST FARMS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAMBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105623664
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE ROCKAWAYS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9736271456
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOWN OF CHESTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	47 MAIN STREET	8454692591
KINNELON HISTORICAL COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9738380185
LAURELWOOD ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	82 KIEL AVE KINNELON NJ
LONG POND IRONWORKS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9739627031
MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC COUNTY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9733055743
MEADOWBURN FARM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	41 MEADOWBURN ROAD
MINISINK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8458562375
MUSEUM VILLAGE IN ORANGE COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM	1010 STATE ROUTE 17M	8457828248
NEW MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH JERSEY HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OAKLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	RAMAPO VALLEY ROAD & FRANKLIN AVENUE	2013379652
OGDENSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3153934325
OLD CLOVE CHURCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE/FIREHOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9732097443
SKYLANDS ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
SOUTH AND NORTH OF BORDER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9732938400
SPACE FARMS ZOO AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9738755800
SPARTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SUGAR LOAF HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TRI-STATES RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VERNON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	173 BARRETT ROAD	9737646545
WAYNE VAN RIPER HOPPER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9736947192

Libraries in Highland Lakes

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY	461 VALLEY ROAD	559,171
SPARTA PUBLIC LIBRARY	22 WOODPORT ROAD	189,684
ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 MCFARLAND DRIVE	169,707
PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	477 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE	162,359
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	1031 WELDON ROAD	103,308
CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY	1784 KINGS HIGHWAY	87,457
PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY	138 PIKE STREET	86,436
KINNELON PUBLIC LIBRARY	132 KINNELON ROAD	84,000
GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	79 WATERSTONE ROAD	81,878
RINGWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 CANNICI DRIVE	81,439
WEST MILFORD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	1490 UNION VALLEY ROAD	74,406
LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	12 BOONTON TURNPIKE	68,324
OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 MUNICIPAL PLAZA	68,000
GOSHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	203 MAIN STREET	62,750
POMPTON LAKES BOROUGH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	333 WANAQUE AVENUE	59,904
BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 ACE ROAD	49,031
MOUNT ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	333 HOWARD BOULEVARD	36,000
RIVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	93 NEWARK POMPTON TPKE	31,620
FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY	4 COHEN CIRCLE	27,098
BLOOMINGDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 HAMBURG TURNPIKE	25,536
WANAQUE BOROUGH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	616 RINGWOOD AVENUE	21,787

Farmers Markets in Highland Lakes

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Florida Farmers Market	Rt 17A and 94	06/14/2016 to 10/25/2016	Tue: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Goshen Farmers Market	South Church and Main Street	05/25/2018 to 10/26/2018	Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM;		Visit
Oakland Farmers' Market	Borough Hall Parking Lot Ramapo Valley Road		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Olde Lafayette Village Farmers' Market	75 State Route 15	July to October	sun:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM;		Visit
Pine Island Farmer's Market	329 Glenwood Rd	November to December	Sat:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Port Jervis Healthy Orange Farmers Market		06/24/2017 to 10/14/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Riverdale Farmers Market	211 Hamburg Turnpike
Sparta Farmers Market	65 Main Street	05/31/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Sugar Loaf Farmers Market	1389 Kings Highway	June to October	Sat:10:00 am - 3:00 pm;	Yes
The Ringwood Farmers' Market	20 Cannici Drive	05/27/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Warwick Valley Farmers' Market	South Street Parking Lot (one block east of Main @ Bank St)	05/08/2016 to 11/20/2016	Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
West Milford Farmers' Market	1425 Union Valley Road	06/04/2014 to 10/22/2014	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Highland Lakes

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Applewood Orchards	Wineries, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Brewers	82 Four Corners Rd	8459861684
Demarest Hill Winery	Distillers, Vineyards, Beverages, Tourist Information & Attractions, Beverages-Distributors & Bottle	81 Pine Island Tpke	8459864723	Visit
Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub	Pub, Restaurant, and Brewery	23 White Deer Plz	9737298428	Visit
Pavinci's Italian Grill	Take Out Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Italian Restaura	453 River Styx Rd	8628030586, 9737705586, 9737704300	Visit
Rushing Duck Brewing Co	Terrazzo, Home, Terrazzo, Tile, Marble, and Mosaic Work, Tile-Ceramic-Contractors and Dealers, contr	1 Battiato Ln	8456105440, 8454696775
Westtown Brew Works	Brewers	236 Schefflers Rd	8453044152	Visit

Daycare Centers in Highland Lakes

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
LEARN AND PLAY ACADEMY 802 CANISTEAR RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

Cell Towers in Highland Lakes

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Kain Road (95554)	LTOWER	72
WARWICK BRADY ROAD	TOWER	71
2000' SW OF SAND POND ROAD	TOWER	67
0.6 MILES SE OF LAKE HOPATCONG	TOWER	66
29 STOCKHOLM VERNON ROAD (ROUTE 515)	TOWER	52
Dockerty Hollow Road	TOWER	52
43 Reservoir Avenue (95550)	LTOWER	50
3522 Route 23 (26661)	MTOWER	49
776 Warwick Turnpike (26659)	MTOWER	41
11 Highview Trail (4870)	MTOWER	29

Fire Stations in Highland Lakes

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Highland Lakes Volunteer Fire Department	813 Canistear RD	Volunteer			973-764-9385

Airports Near Highland Lakes

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
John F. Kennedy International Airport	JFK	Large Airport
LaGuardia Airport	LGA	Large Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Dutchess County Airport	POU	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
New York Stewart International Airport	SWF	Medium Airport
Teterboro Airport	TEB	Medium Airport
Accord Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Airhaven Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Black Pond Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Boehm's Field	—	Small Airport
Campis Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex County Airport	CDW	Small Airport
Fla-Net Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardiner Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenwood Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Hackettstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hill Top Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoge Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
John E. Rogers Airport	—	Small Airport
Joseph Y Resnick Airport	—	Small Airport
Jugtown Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Kobelt Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Lincoln Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Linden Airport	LDJ	Small Airport
Malone Airport	—	Small Airport
Markle Airport	—	Small Airport
Matthews Airport	—	Small Airport
Md1 Airport	—	Small Airport
Mock Airport	—	Small Airport
Monesmith Airport	—	Small Airport
Monticello Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Pleasant Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Myer Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Highland Lakes

25 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	3 Cohen Circle
	36 Meadow Road

	1 Grand Street

Bloomingdale Police Department
Butler Police Department	10 High Street
Byram Police Department	Mansfield Drive
Chester Police Department
Chester Police Department
Chester Village Police	45 Main Street
Chester Village Police	45 Main Street
Chester Village Police
Hamburg Police Department
Hopatcong Police
Mount Arlington Police	520 Altenbrand Avenue
New York State Police Troop F SP Greenville	1537 United States Route 6
Oakland Police Department
Orange County Sheriff's Office	110 Wells Farm Road
Pompton Lakes Police Department	25 Lenox Avenue
Ringwood Police Department	60 Margaret King Avenue
Ringwood Police Department	60 Margaret King Avenue
Riverdale Police Department	91 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Town of Warwick Police Station
Vernon Township Police Department
Vernon Township Police Department
Wanaque Police Department HQ	579 Ringwood Avenue
Wayne Police Department	475 Valley Road
West Milford Police Department	1480 Union Valley Road
West Milford Police Department	1480 Union Valley Road

Grocery Stores in Highland Lakes

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Lake Wanda Store	Convenience Store	812 Canistear Rd

Treatment Centers in Highland Lakes

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Eleanor Health - Sparta	Both	973-315-5492
Goshen Clinic - Outpatient	Substance Abuse	845-294-5888 x1125
NewBridge Services Inc - Crossroads	Both	973-839-2700
Orange County Dept of Mental Health - Port Jervis Outpatient Clinic	Both	845-858-1456
Restorative Management Corp	Substance Abuse	845-856-7576
Rockland Childrens Psychiatric Center - Orange IDT	Mental Health	845-294-7334 x10955
Wayne Counseling and Family Services	Both	973-694-1234

Churches & Religious Organizations in Highland Lakes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH EPC	PO BOX 726
CHURCH OF LIVING FAITH INC	23 WENATCHEE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Lakes

What is the population of Highland Lakes?

Highland Lakes has a population of 3,941 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 912 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 43.6% female and 56.4% male.

Is Highland Lakes expensive to live in?

Highland Lakes is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $129,500, 72% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $291,200 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,862 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Highland Lakes safe?

Highland Lakes is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 725 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Highland Lakes receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Highland Lakes?

Highland Lakes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Highland Lakes?

Highland Lakes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,129. There are 3,624 business establishments in the area, including 285 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 44 minutes, and 24.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Highland Lakes?

The median home value in Highland Lakes is $291,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $392,138. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,862. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 92.6%. The average annual property tax is $10,140.

How are the schools in Highland Lakes?

Schools in Highland Lakes score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 50.7% of adults in Highland Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Highland Lakes?

The obesity rate in Highland Lakes is 25.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.0% of adults are smokers. 17.5% are physically inactive. 19.2% of residents report depression. 7.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 93.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,205.

What is transportation like in Highland Lakes?

The average commute in Highland Lakes is 44 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 64.8% of workers drive alone to work, 2.1% use public transit, and 24.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Highland Lakes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Lakes is 92.5% White. 87.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.6% speak Spanish. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 11.9% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Vernon Center, NJ 1,490 pop · 2.5 mi Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ 3,621 pop · 4.5 mi Hamburg, NJ 3,293 pop · 5.9 mi Hewitt, NJ 2,797 pop · 7.2 mi Franklin, NJ 4,938 pop · 7.8 mi Sussex, NJ 2,004 pop · 8.0 mi Warwick, NY 6,625 pop · 8.1 mi Newfoundland, NJ 1,281 pop · 8.2 mi Ogdensburg, NJ 2,231 pop · 9.4 mi Greenwood Lake, NY 3,022 pop · 9.8 mi Oak Ridge, NJ 10,860 pop · 9.8 mi Macopin, NJ 2,305 pop · 10.8 mi Ringwood, NJ 11,600 pop · 11.0 mi Bloomingdale, NJ 7,686 pop · 11.5 mi

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