Highlands, Highlands, NJ
Living in Highlands
Bikeability76
Walkability57
Commute7
Public Transit80
Affordability34
Public Safety67
Airports96
Hospitals3
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-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
$66kMedian 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
$416kMedian Home Value-$53k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Holy Cross School
2 miles, S
Rumson Country Day School
3 miles, SW
Smart Start Preschool
3 miles, SW
Tower Hill School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Highlands, NJ
Monmouth University
8 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, Highlands, NJ
Riverview Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Monmouth Medical Center
7 miles, S
Bayshore Medical Center
11 miles, W
Nyc Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Highlands, NJ
John F Kennedy International Airport
20 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
22 miles, NW
Laguardia Airport
27 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
44 miles, W