Economy & Jobs — Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $109,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$147,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $69,912 |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,598 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 17.2% |
| Professional | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 113 |
| Fast Food | 91 |
| Physician Offices | 68 |
| Dental Offices | 59 |
| Beauty Salons | 57 |
| Law Offices | 55 |
| Auto Repair | 49 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Coffee Shops | 34 |
| Liquor Stores | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Grocery Stores | 25 |
| Accounting Firms | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
