Highland Lakes, NJ
Living in Highland Lakes
Bikeability31
Walkability12
Commute4
Public Transit47
Affordability31
Public Safety98
Airports89
Hospitals51
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.1kPopulation+214 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
36%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
84%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
46 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value+$6.4k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$290 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene63%
LP gas14%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Lakes
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Sussex County4
Property Crime in Highland Lakes
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Sussex County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland Lakes
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Lakes, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Lakes, NJ
Fields of Green Montessori School
3 miles, NW
Sussex Christian School
8 miles, W
New Biginnings Annex
8 miles, SE
Papillon Montessori School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Lakes, NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey
16 miles, E
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
19 miles, NE
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
19 miles, NE
Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Lakes, NJ
St Anthony Community Hospital
8 miles, NE
Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Ctr
17 miles, N
Chilton Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Highland Lakes, NJ
New York Stewart International Airport
30 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
36 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
41 miles, SE