Highlands Borough, NJ
Living in Highlands Borough
Bikeability72
Walkability55
Commute6
Public Transit79
Affordability36
Public Safety70
Airports96
Hospitals4
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8kPopulation-295 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
44%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income-$15k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
43 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation15%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$291kMedian Home Value-$28k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$25 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K12%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Monmouth County18
Property Crime in Highlands Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Monmouth County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
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 Borough
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands Borough, NJ
Holy Cross School
3 miles, S
Rumson Country Day School
3 miles, SW
Smart Start Preschool
4 miles, SW
Tower Hill School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands Borough, NJ
Monmouth University
9 miles, S
Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood
13 miles, W
Beth Hatalmud Rabbinical College
14 miles, N
Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute
14 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands Borough, NJ
Riverview Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Monmouth Medical Center
8 miles, S
Bayshore Medical Center
11 miles, W
Nyc Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Highlands Borough, NJ
John F Kennedy International Airport
20 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
22 miles, NW
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
44 miles, W