Highland Lakes, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,941 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$291,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,091 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sussex County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sussex County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 24
Feb 3 9 27
Mar 4 6 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 4 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NJ State Senate District 24, NJ Assembly District 24, NJ
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Schools

Lounsberry Hollow School
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
Rolling Hills Primary School
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Institute for Therapeutic Massage
13 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ramapo College of New Jersey
16 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Sussex County Community College
17 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Anthony Community Hospital
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Chilton Medical Center
17 miles, S • 3.2 star
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
40 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
41 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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