Moving to
Highland Park.

$1,873/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,873 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $471,700. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.2% county unemployment

Unemployment in Middlesex County is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

104 violent crimes per 100k

Safety is genuinely one of the selling points here. Both violent and property crime run well below the national average, the kind of numbers that fade into the background after a week of living somewhere.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 6 in 10 workers drive to work; 8% take public transit; 26% work from home.

70% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

4 public schools inside the boundary

There are 4 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Morristown National Historical Park (19 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.