Middlesex County, New Jersey
Kitchen remodeling in Highland Park, NJ
Highland Park has 6,759 homes, about two in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1962.
The homes of Highland Park
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Highland Park borough.
More homes in Highland Park were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 27% of them, followed by the 1950s at 15%.
73% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 32% of homes in Highland Park; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Highland Park are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Highland Park is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08904 | 6,759 | 40% | 1962 | 73% |
Before you sign: New Jersey
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in New Jersey · Permits · What it costs
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