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Atlantic Highlands, NJ


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Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 4 miles E of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 23 miles S of New York, New York. About 4,705 people people live in Atlantic Highlands.

The People and Families of Atlantic Highlands

In Atlantic Highlands, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlantic Highlands had a median family income of $79,044. It turns out that people in Atlantic Highlands tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($8,000) in Atlantic Highlands than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Atlantic Highlands enjoy its low crime rate.

Atlantic Highlands Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Atlantic Highlands, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the town.

Commuting

In Atlantic Highlands, 83% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Atlantic Highlands is the public transportation system.

High Points

Atlantic Highlands strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAtlantic Highlands Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAtlantic Highlands Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAtlantic Highlands Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAtlantic Highlands Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Atlantic Highlands College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Atlantic Highlands People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Atlantic Highlands Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Comparing Atlantic Highlands to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity84
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better95
People Above Poverty95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87

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