Haines Falls
Census-designated place in Greene County, New York
Haines Falls is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greene County, New York, with 249 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,995 ft (608 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tannersville, 1.7 miles W.
- 249residents (2020 Census)
- 1,995 ftelevation · 608 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 304 / sq mipopulation density
- 12436ZIP code
About Haines Falls
Haines Falls is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located east of Tannersville in the Town of Hunter, in Greene County, New York, United States. Haines Falls is located at 42°11′45″N 74°5′49″W. The town's original name was "Haines Corners". As of the 2020 census, Haines Falls had a population of 249.
The hamlet of Haines Falls was always a mountain resort town, unlike Hunter and Palenville which had tanneries. Haines Falls is at the head of Kaaterskill Clove and is the former site of the Catskill Mountain House, Kaaterskill Hotel, and Laurel House which sat atop the famous Kaaterskill Falls. In 1825, Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of landscape painters, did his first Catskill mountain paintings in Haines Falls: Lake with Dead Trees at South Lake and the Kaaterskill Falls.
Major highways in Haines Falls include State Route 23A, Clum Hill Road, North Lake Road, and County Route 25. Horseshoe Bend is the location of many vehicle accidents and hikers who tumble off the falls.
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Living in Haines Falls
- Median household income
- $118,438
- Median home value
- $255,100
- Median age
- 61.9
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Haines Falls had 249 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 249 |
|---|---|
| Density | 304 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Haines Falls at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 249 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1970° N, 74.1009° W |
| ZIP code | 12436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3631357 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Haines Falls
- Tannersville1.7 mi W
- Palenville3.8 mi E
- Round Top5.7 mi NE
- Hunter5.9 mi W
- Cairo8.8 mi NE
- South Cairo8.9 mi NE
- Cementon10.2 mi SE
- Woodstock10.7 mi S
- Malden-on-Hudson11.1 mi SE
- Windham11.1 mi NW
- Leeds11.4 mi E
- East Durham11.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Haines Falls
What county is Haines Falls in?
Haines Falls is in Greene County, New York.
What is the population of Haines Falls, NY?
249 people lived in Haines Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Haines Falls, NY?
The ZIP code of Haines Falls is 12436.
What is the elevation of Haines Falls?
1,995 feet (608 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Haines Falls?
Tannersville (1.7 mi), Palenville (3.8 mi), Round Top (5.7 mi), Hunter (5.9 mi), Cairo (8.8 mi).
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