Highland Park Borough, NJ

Living in Highland Park Borough

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 72
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 93
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Schools 31
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Residents

14k Population -107 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
71% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black11%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree38%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Sales and office14%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$374k Median Home Value -$4.6k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$310 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highland Park Borough

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17

Property Crime in Highland Park Borough

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Park Borough

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding33
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highland Park Borough, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highland Park Borough, NJ

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Reenas Bais Yaakov
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Highland Park Borough, NJ

Hospitals

Hospitals near Highland Park Borough, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Highland Park Borough, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, SW
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Laguardia Airport
35 miles, NE
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