Highlands borough, New Jersey
Highlands borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highlands borough is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,350. The land area covers 0.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,350 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,447 | ±229 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,808 | ±225 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,447 | ±229 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 361 | ±145 |
| Median Home Value | $455,000 | ±$106,841 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,658 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,913 | ±$4,948 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,009 | ±$11,711 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 455 | ±295 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,110 | ±279 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,337 (2024)
ID: 130853
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINSTRATOR
171 BAY AVE, HIGHLANDS NJ 07732-1672
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Highlands | 09-12 | Highlands, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PERTH AMBOY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Advantage Career Institute
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College Vocational | 7.5 mi away | 215 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724 |
7324404110
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OCEANIC FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 109 AVENUE OF TWO RIVERS, RUMSON, NJ, 07760 |
(201) 842-2692
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Monmouth University
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College | 8.6 mi away | 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 |
7325713400
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 100 FIRST AVENUE, ATLANTIC HIGHLAND, NJ, 07716 |
(201) 291-1956
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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SEA BRIGHT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 1097 OCEAN AVENUE, SEA BRIGHT, NJ, 07760 | — |
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MCI Institute of NJ
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College | 10.2 mi away | 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ, 07712 |
7326951190
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FAIR HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 748 RIVER ROAD, FAIR HAVEN, NJ, 07704 |
(201) 747-5031
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY, 11235 |
7183685000
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MONMOUTH BEACH PUB. LIB.
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 18 WILLOW AVENUE, MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ, 07750 |
(201) 229-1187
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ US, located 7.4 miles from Highlands borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 24.8° | 33.3° | 4.20" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 32.3° | 40.8° | 4.33" | — |
| April | 58.9° | 41.0° | 50.0° | 3.91" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 50.8° | 59.5° | 4.13" | — |
| June | 77.8° | 60.9° | 69.3° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 66.8° | 75.1° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 65.4° | 73.6° | 6.27" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 58.9° | 67.6° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 46.9° | 56.2° | 4.71" | — |
| November | 55.6° | 37.3° | 46.4° | 3.82" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 30.0° | 38.4° | 4.78" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Atlantic Highlands borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Navesink CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Rumson borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
| Sea Bright borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Fair Haven borough | Borough | 3.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402531500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.