Highland Park, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
14,981 Population
$101,991 Median Income
$463,600 Home Value
$1,881 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
48 Violent Crime / 100K
34.6 yrs Median Age
70.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.8
Economy
4.1
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population14,981
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density8,231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 59.3%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$101,991
Per Capita Income$56,392
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate5.2%
County GDP$86,705M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$463,600
Zillow Value$574,346
Median Rent$1,881
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression13.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime48/100K
Property Crime1,112/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft34.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 77°
Rain49 in/yr
Snow21 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)32

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Work From Home24.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Highland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$101,991
Home Value$463,600
Median Rent$1,881
Poverty Rate5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+70.2%
Unemployment3.4%
Violent Crime48.4 /100K
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population14,981
Population Density8,231 per sq mi
Median Age34.6 years
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59.3% Black 5.5% Hispanic 3.4% Other 31.8%
White59.3%
Black or African American5.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races31.8%

Language

English Only57.9%
Spanish Speakers42.1%
English 57.9% Spanish 42.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.1%
Health Insurance92.5%

Income

36% above avg
Median Household Income$101,991
Per Capita Income$56,392
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,585
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$97,759

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate5.2%
Total Establishments (County)25,382
County GDP$86,705M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,863
Healthcare Facilities2,497
Retail Stores2,447
Manufacturing649
Total Establishments25,382

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,863 Healthcare 2,497 Retail 2,447 Manufacturing 649

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$97,759
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,677

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.5 min
Work From Home24.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

64% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$463,600
Zillow Home Value Index$574,346

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$545,000
Price Per Sq Ft$381
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio102.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory16

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied38.9%

Rental Costs

62% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,881
Zillow Rent Index$2,330

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,677
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.30%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma8.6%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression13.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)13.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.5%
Regular Checkup78.2%
Premature Death Rate5,499 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,497
Restaurants (County)1,863

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime48.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery34.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault13.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,112.0 /100K
Burglary221.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft856.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft34.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)64

Temperature

32°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.7 in
Annual Snowfall21.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Land Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density8,231 per sq mi
Latitude40.5008°
Longitude-74.4279°
County FIPS34023

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.5%
D 52.5%

Democrat +8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.2%
High School+93.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density8,231 per sq mi
Land Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)64

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