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High Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
624 Population 369/sq mi density
$60,724 Median Income $36,145 per capita
$285,200 Home Value $483,859 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,724 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$285,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

High Falls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,724
19% below
$36,145 per capita
Home Value
$285,200
1% above
Zillow: $483,859
Violent Crime
283/100K
26% below
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
47% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How High Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows High Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
101%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is High Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

High Falls residents earn a median household income of $60,724 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,145. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in High Falls is $285,200 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,859. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

High Falls reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,835/100K.

Education

49.6% of adults in High Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

High Falls has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population624
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,724
Per Capita$36,145
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A
Home Value$285,200
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$483,859
Housing Units236
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation231 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+23.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in High Falls was built in 1947.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.