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Highland Lakes

New Jersey · 3,852 residents · 4.322 sq mi
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Highland Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $295,300. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,852
−2%since 2023
from 3,941 in 2023
2013 – 2024
891 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 912 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.4
+8%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20132024
4K4K4K5K5K201320202024Highland Lakes
20244K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$109,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $129,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
$72,130
+3%since 2023
from $69,912 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.418
+1%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$295,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $291,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
$2,169
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,862 in 2023
US average: $1,442
93.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
6.9% rent
16.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.7
+20%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,503)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(289)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.4%(134)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,002)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(286)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other3.5%(136)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,013)
26
+3%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

44.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
69.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
23.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
45.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
82.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

Highland Lakes, New Jersey has about 3,852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

The typical household in Highland Lakes, New Jersey earns about $109,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Highland Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $295,300, and the typical rent is about $2,169 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Highland Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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