Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Highland Park
Highland Park, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,895
Population
15,050
Renter Mix
60% Rent
A relaxed suburb surrounded by Rutgers University
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Accessible
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College Town
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University
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled along the Raritan River in the suburbs of New Jersey, Highland Park features a safe community and a college town vibe. Surrounded by campuses of Rutgers University, Highland Park is the perfect place for students and faculty. Rentals rage from affordable to upscale, offering something for everyone. This college town is also known for its top-notch public school system, offering gems like Highland Park High School.
Markets, coffee shops, cafes, banks, and convenience stores can all be found in Highland Park, along with a few small businesses along Raritan Avenue. However, this suburb is mainly residential, offering a tight-knit community and family-friendly atmosphere. Highland Park is located about 35 miles southwest of New York City and about 65 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though the commute may be a bit long, Highland Park is situated between two major metropolises, making for an easy weekend getaway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,030
Average: $121,750
Education
8,022
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,093
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland Park has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, NJ is $1,576 for a studio, $1,898 for one bedroom, $2,392 for two bedrooms, and $3,224 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,898/month
693 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland Park, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
353 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
494 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rutgers Gardens
- Johnson Park
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Roosevelt Park
- Giamarese Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.