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Highland Lakes Area Facts

  • Highland Lakes has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Highland Lakes crime rates are 39% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Highland Lakes is 8% lower than the New Jersey average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Lakes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area
      Maple Grange Park

      Entertainment

      Zoom Ziplines at Mountain Creek
      Cannonball Plunge
      Surf Hill
      Mountain Creek Waterpark
      Fishing Village
      Lost Island River
      Sprayground
      Hide Tide Wavepool

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Dunkin' Donuts
      The Market
      Tiki Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Lakes? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Highland Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Lakes? The cost of living in Highland Lakes is 111/100 - which is 8% lower than New Jersey.
      Highland Lakes
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Lakes? Highland Lakes crime rates are 1,060, which are 39% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,060 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Lakes? The median income in Highland Lakes is $101,184 which is 37% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $101,18483% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,08975% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      30% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Highland Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Lakes home prices? Highland Lakes home prices are $233,700 - which is 26% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $233,70027% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49558% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      91%

      43% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Highland Lakes have good schools? The Highland Lakes graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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