New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Highlands is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,575. Residents earn $90,082 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highlands receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Highlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Highlands is $90,082, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Highlands is $394,800, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,848 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Highlands is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 141 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,293 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
Highlands is a highly educated community — 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
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 | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,082 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,172 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 74,847 |
| County GDP | $145,934M |
| Restaurants | 6,391 |
| Healthcare | 7,173 |
| Retail | 10,184 |
| Manufacturing | 1,465 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,470 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.89% |
| Commute Time | 39.6 min |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |
| Census Median | $394,800 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $559,988 |
| Median List Price | $495,000 |
| Median List Price | $495,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $558 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,848 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,750 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,470 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.89% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7,173 |
| Total Violent | 141.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.2/100K |
| Assault | 121.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,293.2/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 464.7/100K |
| Theft | 788.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| 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 | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4042°N, 73.9882°W |
| County FIPS | 36047 |
Winner: Democrat by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.7% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7,173 |
| Restaurants | 6,391 |
| Retail Stores | 10,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 39.6 min |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |