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Highland Lakes

New Jersey · 4,816 residents · 4.322 sq mi
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Highland Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,184. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $233,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,816
−6%since 2019
from 5,098 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2019
from 40.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2013 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201320202024Highland Lakes
20244K
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,184
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,171 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,089
+8%since 2019
from $48,198 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,500 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
10.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,401)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(619)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score30%(1,529)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(4,149)
Black1.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(400)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other2.3%(108)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,353)
Diversity Score
28
−6%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.3 min
+3%since 2019
from 43.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Female
44.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

Highland Lakes, New Jersey has about 4,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Lakes, New Jersey earns about $101,184 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 $233,700, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Lakes, New Jersey?

About 38.6% 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 3.0% 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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