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Highland Park, NJ


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Highland Park, New Jersey

Highland Park, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 1 miles W of Piscataway, New Jersey (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon area. There are 13,999 residents in Highland Park.

The People and Families of Highland Park

In Highland Park, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland Park had a median family income of $71,267. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Highland Park.

Political Inclinations

Highland Park folks tended to give their money ($47,661) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Highland Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Highland Park that were owner-occupied was 42%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Highland Park. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Highland Park, 81% of commuters drive to work. Highland Park offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHighland Park College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Highland Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Highland Park Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Highland Park Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Highland Park Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Highland Park Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Highland Park Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Highland Park Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Highland Park Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Highland Park, NJ

Comparing Highland Park 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 Women108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime97

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