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Highlands, New Jersey houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Highlands, NJ (Monmouth County) — Census median home value $394,800, county listing prices up about 1.8% over the past year. Market data for Highlands houses and the broader area.
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Highlands, NJ is in Monmouth County, New Jersey — this guide covers houses in Highlands and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,575, with a median household income of $90,082. Census data puts Highlands houses at a median value of $394,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Monmouth County's current median listing price runs $849,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Highlands housing market
Highlands is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Highlands and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$394,800
Population (Census ACS)
4,575
Median household income
$90,082
County price trend (2025)
6.21% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Highlands market snapshot
Population
4,575
County
Monmouth County
Median Household Income
$90,082
Median Home Value (city)
$394,800
Median Listing Price (Monmouth County)
$849,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,848/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highlands's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $394,800. Separately, Monmouth County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $849,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Monmouth County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Highlands has an estimated population of 4,575 and a median household income of $90,082, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Highlands's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Monmouth County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Highlands.
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Nearby communities include Atlantic Highlands, Navesink, Rumson, Sea Bright, Leonardo, Fair Haven, Monmouth Beach, Belford, Little Silver, Fairview, Red Bank, Port Monmouth, Oceanport, Shrewsbury, North Middletown, Long Branch.
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Oceanport market data
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Shrewsbury market data
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North Middletown market data
Nearby city · ~7.3 mi
Long Branch market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Laurence Harbor (~14.6 mi), Brownville (~16.1 mi), South Amboy (~16.3 mi), Madison Park (~16.5 mi), Perth Amboy (~16.9 mi), Sewaren (~17.2 mi), Port Reading (~17.6 mi), Carteret (~17.7 mi), Sayreville (~18.0 mi), Old Bridge (~18.1 mi), Hopelawn (~18.2 mi), Keasbey (~18.6 mi), Woodbridge (~18.8 mi), Fords (~19.4 mi), Avenel (~19.4 mi), Linden (~20.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Highlands data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,575
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$394,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$90,082
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,848
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.21%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$849,950
Census place type
borough
County
Monmouth County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.74 sq mi
Census GEOID
3431500
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Highlands FAQ
What are houses worth in Highlands, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Highlands at $394,800. Monmouth County's current median listing price runs $849,950, up about 1.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Highlands, NJ?
For owner-occupied houses in Highlands, Census ACS data shows a median value of $394,800. Active listing prices in Monmouth County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Highlands, NJ?
Highlands houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monmouth County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Highlands, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highlands's population at approximately 4,575.
What's the median rent in Highlands, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Highlands at approximately $1,848 per month.
What is the median household income in Highlands, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Highlands at approximately $90,082.
Is the Highlands housing market growing?
Monmouth County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Highlands, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Highlands's median home value at about 4.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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