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Get to know Highlands, NJ

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73
Very walkable
Walk Score®
33
Some transit
Transit Score®
47
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Highlands is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing most errands to be handled without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Highlands is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

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Monmouth Beach Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 257 students
10/10
Point Road School
Public • PK, K-4 • 370 students
10/10
Shrewsbury Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 462 students
9/10
Wolf Hill Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 295 students
9/10
Fairview Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 302 students
8/10
Ocean Twp Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 385 students
8/10
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 295 students
7/10
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 256 students
6/10
Harmony Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 472 students
6/10
Highlands School
Public • PK, K-6 • 170 students
4/10
Henry Hudson Reg School
Public • 7-12 • 296 students
4/10
Henry Hudson Reg School
Public • 7-12 • 296 students
4/10
Stewarts
Food
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
Drinks
The Chubby Pickle
Drinks
The Lusty Lobster
Restaurant
Watchwitch Cafe & Tea Company
Restaurant
Off the Hook
Restaurant
Franny's Pizzaria
Restaurant
Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant
Chilangos
Restaurant
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
Drinks
The Chubby Pickle
Drinks
Stewarts
Food
The Lusty Lobster
Restaurant
Watchwitch Cafe & Tea Company
Restaurant
Off the Hook
Restaurant
Franny's Pizzaria
Restaurant
Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant
Chilangos
Restaurant
China Sea
Restaurant
Etal
Restaurant
Kranky Cycles
Shopping
In The Garden
Shopping
Kranky Cycles
Shopping
In The Garden
Shopping
Chilangos Customer Parking
Automotive
Seastreak Highlands Commuter Parking
Automotive
Museum Parking
Automotive
Seastreak Overflow Parking
Automotive
Valley National Bank
Public service
Highlands Fire Department
Public service
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Place of worship
Chilangos Customer Parking
Automotive
Seastreak Highlands Commuter Parking
Automotive
Museum Parking
Automotive
Seastreak Overflow Parking
Automotive
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Place of worship
Valley National Bank
Public service
Highlands Fire Department
Public service
Spermaceti Cove Life Boat Station
Entertainment
Power House
Entertainment
Twin Lights Museum
Entertainment
Spermaceti Cove Life Boat Station
Entertainment
Power House
Entertainment
Twin Lights Museum
Entertainment

Average rent in Highlands

In Highlands, the average rent is $2,171 per month, with the average rental size around 902 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,500 - $2,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$2,171/month
Average rental size
902 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
4.4%
$1,501 - $2,000
36.3%
$2,001 - $2,500
35.7%
$2,501 - $3,000
17.9%
Over $3,000
5.8%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
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Average utility cost in New Jersey

In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$125
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Gas
$94
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Water
$66
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Sewer
$95
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Cable
$30
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Internet
$40
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