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75%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
83%
Household income NAT. AVG.
30%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexHighland LakesNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$52,089$37,538$29,829
Median household income$101,184$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$103,870$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$65,179$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$32,058$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate6.0%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level3.0%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Highland Lakes is 75% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Highland Lakes is 83% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Highland Lakes is 30% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Highland Lakes is 80% lower than the national average

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      $67,449 $101,184 $202,368
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Highland Lakes median earnings by income bracket

      Highland Lakes employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.4%16.4%
      Manufacturing sector27.4%27.4%
      Financial & insurance services7.0%7.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.4%10.4%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.0%4.0%
      Education, health & social services6.3%6.3%
      Other27.1%27.1%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Franklin Lakes, NJ11,044$178,794223.2%
      Tuxedo Park, NY542$159,583188.5%
      Kinnelon, NJ9,988$149,375170.0%
      Lake Telemark, NJ1,133$149,148169.6%
      Oakland, NJ12,953$140,074153.2%
      Highland Lakes, NJ4,666$101,18482.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Fortville, IN4,666$64,22916.1%
      Bethel Manor, VA4,666$61,61411.4%
      Moses Lake North, WA4,664$44,55919.5%
      Tulia, TX4,663$30,50044.9%
      Lindstrom, MN4,662$103,10286.4%
      Highland Lakes, NJ4,666$101,18482.9%
      Source: The Highland Lakes, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).