Highlands, NJ

Highlands is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,871, reflecting an increase of 1,527 (+21.1%) from the 9,906 counted in the 2000 Census.

The borough was formed on April 6, 1894 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Saddle River Township and Franklin Township. The borough's name is derived from its location high on a ridge overlooking both Saddle River and Hackensack Rivers. Highlands is home to many well-known businesses including Prudential Financial and American Express.

Highlands is located at 40°50′N 74°14′W (40.8019°N -74.2461°W). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 10,871 people residing in Highlands Borough; an increase of 1,527 (+21%) from 9,906 counted in 2000. The racial makeup of the borough was 97% White (non-Hispanic), 0% Black or African American , 0% Native American , 2% Asian , 0% Pacific Islander , and 1% some other race . 3% were Hispanic or Latino .

The median age was 41 years old . For every 100 females there were 98 males . For every 100 females ages 18 and over there were 95 males .

There were 4 housing units at an average density of 598 per square mile (231/km²). The homeowner vacancy rate was 1%. In 2009 there were 4 new housing units built with a median price tag $1 million dollars which means that Highlands Borough had more millionaires than any other municipality in Bergen County according to Forbes Magazine’s list “America’s Richest Towns” released that year