Living in Highland, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highland · Census data 2020–2024
Highland has 6,367 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $101,917 (19% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $415,900, the median rent is $1,483/month.
Highland at a glance
- Population
- 6,367
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $101,917State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $415,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,483/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Highland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Highland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highland the median home value is $415,900, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,483 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,700 a month in housing costs.
Highland median household income
The median household income in Highland is $101,917 and the income per person is $56,811. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Highland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,913
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.29
Highland demographics
- Population
- 6,367
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,611
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highland ›
Education in Highland
49.5% of adults 25 and older in Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Highland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 6,367 | $101,917 | $415,900 | $1,483 |
| Fairview | 6,213 | $67,161 | $283,500 | $1,641 |
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Haviland | 3,923 | $107,750 | $319,500 | $1,342 |
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Hyde Park | 1,983 | $86,250 | $325,500 | $987 |
| Milton | 1,679 | $87,763 | $350,500 | — |
| Clintondale | 1,784 | $76,071 | $318,900 | $1,162 |
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What is the median household income in Highland, NY?
The median household income in Highland is $101,917, 19% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $415,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Highland?
The median gross rent in Highland is $1,483 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Highland, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Highland?
The median age in Highland is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Highland?
The average commute to work in Highland is 28 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highland?
The unemployment rate in Highland is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highland?
49.5% of adults in Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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