Highland Park, New Jersey
Highland Park is a borough of 15,121 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Highland Park
Townapedia lists 43 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 176 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State Theatre New Jersey, AMC New Brunswick 18, Zimmerli Art Museum and Alexander Johnston Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Highland Park
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About Highland Park
Highland Park is a borough in Middlesex County, in the central region of the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York City metropolitan area. The borough is located on the northern banks of the Raritan River, in the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 15,072, an increase of 1,090 (+7.8%) from the 2010 census count of 13,982, which in turn had reflected a decline of 17 (−0.1%) from the 13,999 counted at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Highland Park, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do18
State Theatre New Jersey
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater and former movie theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Albany Street Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Basilone Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Crossroads Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
George Street Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey
John A. Lynch Sr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge over the Raritan River in New Jersey
Landing Lane Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge over the Raritan River in New Jersey
Rutgers University
School · 1.1 mi
Multi-campus public research university in New Jersey, United States
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
School · 1.1 mi
Largest campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks43
Zimmerli Art Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00; PH off; Tu[1] 10:00-21:00
Alexander Johnston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Benjamin Shotwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Bishop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Buccleuch Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house museum in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Cornelius Low House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Demarest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Edward S. Kearney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Goldman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Piscataway, New Jersey
Henry Guest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
King Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Levi D. Jarrard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New Brunswick, New Jersey
31 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Guglielmo Marconi Memorial Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Somerset, New Jersey
Johnson Park (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes176
The Frog and The Peach
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
Gourmet American restaurant offering creative seasonal cuisine, fine wines & a coveted garden room.
29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick
Ale 'N Witch Pub
Bar and pub · American · 1.5 mi
246 Hamilton Street
Su-We 19:00-02:00; Th-Sa 17:00-02:00
Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Turkish
315 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park
Su-Th 11:30-21:30
Buns N Shakes
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
112 Church Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Cap't Loui
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
1779 Lincoln Highway, Edison
Su-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Coco Malaysian & Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Malaysian, Thai · 1.5 mi
1803 Lincoln Highway, Edison
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
164 more on the map.
History
The earliest settlers of the land that would become Highland Park were the Lenape Native Americans. They hunted in the hills along the Raritan River, which had trails that crisscrossed the area. The trail helped provide a link between the Delaware River and Hudson River areas. In 1685, John Inian bought land on both shores of the Raritan River and built two new landings downstream from the Assunpink Trail's fording place, which was later developed as Raritan Landing. He established a ferry service, and the main road was then redirected to lead straight to the ferry landing. This river crossing was run by generations of different owners, and a ferry house tavern operated for many years in the 18th century. A toll bridge replaced the ferry in 1795. The wood plank Albany Street Bridge was dismantled in 1848 and reconstructed in 1853. The present-day seven-span stone arch road bridge was built in 1892 and stretches 595 feet (181 m) across the Raritan River to New Brunswick. It became the Lincoln Highway Bridge in 1914 and was widened in 1925.
From the History section of Highland Park, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Churches and places of worship55
First Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
160 Neilson Street, New Brunswick
Poile Zedek Synagogue
Place of worship · Orthodox · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
145 Neilson Street, New Brunswick
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Saint Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Saint Peter the Apostle Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Highland Park Conservative Temple
Place of worship · Conservative
201 South 3rd Avenue, Highland Park
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare7
University Pharmacy and Surgical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
303 #105 George Street, New Brunswick
Saint Peter's Center for Ambulatory Resources
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
240 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
Map of Highland Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- East Franklin 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Fords 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Franklin Park 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bound Brook 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Blackwells Mills 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Elizabeth 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Freehold 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Florham Park 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Newark 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Livingston Homestead, Highland Park, NJ south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 23, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 16, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 25, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 10, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 3, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 11, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 18, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 20, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 2, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 27, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 15, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 9, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 22, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 7, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 8, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 21, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 6, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 5, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 4, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 1, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 12, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 24, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 17, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 14, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 13, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 28, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 19, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Farmer's market August 5 26, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stop and Shop, Highland Park, NJ 01, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stop and Shop, Highland Park, NJ 02, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stop and Shop, Highland Park, NJ 25, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stop and Shop, Highland Park, NJ 28, Curlyrnd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Reformed Church, New Brunswick, NJ - south view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PoileZedek, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Reformed Church, New Brunswick, NJ - area view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Congregation Etz Ahaim Sephardic - 01, Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Congregation Etz Ahaim Sephardic - 04, Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Congregation Etz Ahaim Sephardic, Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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