Highland Park, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
14,981 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
70.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,991 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$463,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,755 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
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

Middlesex County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 30
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, NJ State Senate District 18, NJ Assembly District 18, NJ
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Schools

Highland Park Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Highland Park High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bartle Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
DeVry University-New Jersey
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Saint Peter's University Hospital
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, W • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
35 miles, E • 4.6 star
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