Living in Highland Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland Park · Census data 2020–2024
Highland Park has 15,121 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $104,694 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $471,700, the median rent is $1,873/month.
Highland Park at a glance
- Population
- 15,121
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $104,694State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $471,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,873/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Highland Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Highland Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland Park the median home value is $471,700, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,873 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,417 a month in housing costs.
Highland Park median household income
The median household income in Highland Park is $104,694 and the income per person is $58,731. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Highland Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,759
- Owner-occupied
- 40.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.34
Highland Park demographics
- Population
- 15,121
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 6,436
- Foreign-born
- 34.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland Park ›
Education in Highland Park
69.8% of adults 25 and older in Highland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 39.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Highland Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| East Franklin | 11,070 | $115,458 | $385,900 | $2,056 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| Piscataway | 61,297 | $127,832 | $449,900 | $2,024 |
| Voorhees | 2,000 | $89,200 | $388,200 | $1,531 |
| Somerset | 22,720 | $121,028 | $438,800 | $2,121 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| North Brunswick | 44,375 | $120,764 | $431,500 | $2,117 |
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What is the median household income in Highland Park, NJ?
The median household income in Highland Park is $104,694, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland Park?
The median home value in Highland Park is $471,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Highland Park?
The median gross rent in Highland Park is $1,873 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Highland Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Highland Park?
The median age in Highland Park is 35.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Highland Park?
The average commute to work in Highland Park is 27 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland Park?
The unemployment rate in Highland Park is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland Park?
69.8% of adults in Highland Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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