Highland Park
- Suburb in New Jersey
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Highland Park
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb in New Jersey
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 44 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$377,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,611
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault7.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape22national 40.7
- Robbery7.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary153.7national 500.1
- Theft812.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft124.4national 284
Residents
Working in Highland Park
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$85,652
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Highland Park
- grade A+
Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Engineering Technologies
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 47 reviews
- grade A+
Middlesex County Academy for Allied Health & Biomedical Sciences
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 147 reviews
- grade A+
Hatikvah International Charter School
- Rating 4.87 out of 5 23 reviews
- grade A+
Highland Park High School
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
- Rating 3.36 out of 5 25 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Highland Park
- grade A+
Rutgers Preparatory School
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 107 reviews
- grade A+
Overlake Preparatory Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A+
Saint Joseph: A College Preparatory School
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 104 reviews
- grade A+
Darul Arqam School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 18 reviews
- grade A+
Timothy Christian School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 79 reviews
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Highland Park is a hidden gem in Central NJ that I kind of hope never gets fully discovered. It is an old town with tree lined streets and historic homes and two enormous parks at either end. It is very walkable and has an urban neighborhood type of feel with the houses somewhat close together and a mix of apartments. The main st (Raritan Ave) is lined with shops, a few awesome local spots but it could use more restaurants - though you can walk 15 min over the bridge to New Brunswick for all kinds of restaurants, nightlife and the train. And the best part about Highland Park is the people! The university being here means your neighbors are literally from all over the world and most are very friendly and welcoming. A very unique and wonderful town. Sshh! Don’t tell the New Yorkers driving up prices in Maplewood and Montclair that it exists!
I love this town! It's small and quiet, yet very diverse and full of culture, small businesses and it's right next to a major city. It is perfectly centered in New Jersey between NYC and Philadelphia, only 45 minutes from the Jersey Shore. There is a farmer's market in town and many events that foster a sense of community and support small business. I feel safe and welcome here despite my ethnic background, gender and style.
A beautiful town. I've never seen a high school like theirs. Progressive and with high standards. Even the students are mature, polite and intelligent! Good food, very interesting shops. Even the 70-year old women are gorgeous!