Elementary School District · NJ
Highlands Borough School District
Highlands Borough School District is a elementary school district in New Jersey with a community population of 4,518. The median household income is $91,913 and the median age is 46.8.
4,518
Population
6105
People / sq mi
$91,913
Median Income
46.8
Median Age
Highlands Borough School District covers 1 sq mi of land at 6105.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,913
Median Household Income
$69,009
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$455,000
Median Home Value
$1,658
Median Rent
61.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.3%
High School+
51.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highlands Borough School District serves a community with a population of 4,518 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Highlands Borough School District is $91,913, with a per capita income of $69,009. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Highlands Borough School District is 82.1% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 52.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Highlands Borough School District, 95.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Highlands Borough School District is $455,000, with a median rent of $1,658. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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Data for Highlands Borough School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 3407200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.