Highlands, Highlands, NJ

Living in Highlands

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Bikeability 76
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Walkability 57
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 80
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 3
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Colleges 14
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Schools 82
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Residents

8.9k Population -815 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -13% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
41  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation15%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$416k Median Home Value -$53k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highlands

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Monmouth County18

Property Crime in Highlands

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Monmouth County27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 4 6
Feb 33 3 7
Mar 40 4 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highlands, Highlands, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highlands, Highlands, NJ

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Holy Cross School
2 miles, S
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Smart Start Preschool
3 miles, SW
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Tower Hill School
5 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Highlands, Highlands, NJ

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Monmouth University
8 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands, Highlands, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Highlands, Highlands, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
27 miles, N
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