Profile for Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, NJ

Atlantic Highlands is on Sandy Hook Bay

Founded in 1671 by Richard Hartshorne, a London Quaker

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 4. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0.9 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Henry Hudson Trail, Mt. Mitchill Scenic Overlook

Historic sites and museums: Strauss Mansion & Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Atlantic Highlands

Cemeteries (11)

Colleges (1)

Communities (26)

Hotels (5)

Libraries (17)

Military bases (1)

Museums (2)

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16% of Atlantic Highlands residents report German ancestry, and 23% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Atlantic Highlands ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Atlantic Highlands was $34,798, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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37% of Atlantic Highlands residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Atlantic Highlands festival dates:

• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Atlantic Highlands, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $739.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,732.

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Libraries in Atlantic Highlands include Atlantic Highlands Public Library, Margate City Public Library, Ventnor Community Library ... View libraries

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Monmouth County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Atlantic Highlands political report.

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The average commute time for Atlantic Highlands workers is 35 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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