Highland-on-the-Lake
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Highland-on-the-Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Erie County, New York, with 3,765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Angola on the Lake, 4.8 miles SW.
- 3,765residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 1,846 / sq mipopulation density
- 14047ZIP code
About Highland-on-the-Lake
Highland-on-the-Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Evans, Erie County, New York, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Highland-on-the-Lake had a population of 3,765.
The CDP is in the southwestern part of the county, in the northern part of the town of Evans. It sits on high ground on the shore of Lake Erie, on bluffs which in some places rise 100 feet (30 m) above the lake. New York State Route 5 runs through the CDP, leading northeast 16 miles (26 km) to Buffalo and southwest 27 miles (43 km) to Dunkirk. The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff is in the northern part of the CDP, overlooking Lake Erie.
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Living in Highland-on-the-Lake
- Median household income
- $87,800
- Median home value
- $186,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Highland-on-the-Lake had 3,765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,846 per sq mi (713 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland-on-the-Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,765 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7017° N, 78.9824° W |
| ZIP code | 14047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3634528 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland-on-the-Lake
- Angola on the Lake4.8 mi SW
- Wanakah5.0 mi NE
- Angola5.0 mi SW
- Eden5.4 mi SE
- Lake Erie Beach7.3 mi SW
- Hamburg7.6 mi E
- North Collins7.7 mi S
- Farnham8.9 mi SW
- Blasdell10.0 mi NE
- North Boston10.5 mi E
- Lackawanna11.1 mi NE
- Sunset Bay12.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland-on-the-Lake
What county is Highland-on-the-Lake in?
Highland-on-the-Lake is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Highland-on-the-Lake, NY?
3,765 people lived in Highland-on-the-Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland-on-the-Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of Highland-on-the-Lake is 14047.
What is the elevation of Highland-on-the-Lake?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland-on-the-Lake?
Angola on the Lake (4.8 mi), Wanakah (5.0 mi), Angola (5.0 mi), Eden (5.4 mi), Lake Erie Beach (7.3 mi).
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