Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Watchwitch Cafe & Tea Company
Coffee Shop
Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. Fair Haven
Coffee Shop
Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Spermaceti Cove Life Boat Station
Museum
Twin Lights Museum
Museum
Power House
Museum
Nike Missile
Attraction
Nike Missile
Attraction
Atlantic Cinema
Cinema
First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre
Theatre Arts
Seabright Beach
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
Bar
The Chubby Pickle
Bar
Stewarts
Fast Food
Lot C Concession Plaza
Fast Food
Lot E Complex (Concession)
Fast Food
Gateway Bar & Liquor Store
Alcohol
Brennan's Delicatessen of Rumson
Deli
Carton Brewing
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fairwinds Deli
Deli
Snack Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (5) A+
Huddy Park
Park
Huddy Park Playground
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Twin Lights State Historic Site
Park
Hartshorne Woods County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook County Park
Park
Hartshorne Woods Park
Park
Navesink River State Wildlife Management Area
Park
Navesink Park
Park
Claypit Creek Park
Park
Lenape Woods Greenway Municipally Open Space
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rogers Park
Park
Huber Woods County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
West Park
Park
Huber Woods Park
Park
McCarter Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Highland Hardware
Home Improvement
Kranky Cycles
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 16.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Atlantic Highlands Tolley Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.0% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highlands is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Highlands crime rates are 430 per 100k, which is 73% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
258 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
172 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Highlands is $76,263 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$76,263 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Highlands Fire Department
Fire Station
Rumson First Aid Squad
Fire Station
Navesink Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Station
Rumson Fire Department
Fire Station
Ocean Hook And Ladder Fire Company
Fire Station
Atlantic Highlands Fire Department
Fire Station
Sea Bright Borough Fire Department and Police Station
Fire Station
Brevant Park Fire Company
Fire Station
Leonardo First Aid & Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Highlands home prices are $289,400 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$289,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B

The Highlands graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
Highlands Elementary School
Navesink Elementary School
Forrestdale School
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
Holy Cross School
Rumson Country Day School
Viola L Sickles School
Bayshore Middle School
Leonardo Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Henry Hudson Regional School
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Trinity Hall
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Huddy Park
      Huddy Park Playground
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Twin Lights State Historic Site
      Hartshorne Woods County Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Spermaceti Cove Life Boat Station
      Twin Lights Museum
      Power House
      Nike Missile
      Nike Missile
      Atlantic Cinema
      First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre
      Seabright Beach

      Food & Drink

      The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
      The Chubby Pickle
      Stewarts
      Lot C Concession Plaza
      Lot E Complex (Concession)
      Gateway Bar & Liquor Store
      Brennan's Delicatessen of Rumson
      Carton Brewing

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands? Of all people who commute, 16.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands? The cost of living in Highlands is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
      Highlands
      128

      28% 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 Highlands? Highlands crime rates are 430, which are 73% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      430 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 233

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highlands? The median income in Highlands is $76,263 which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $76,26338% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,073108% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highlands home prices? Highlands home prices are $289,400 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $289,40057% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27034% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Highlands have good schools? The Highlands 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
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      29% lower than the US average

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