At a Glance
Median Income
$60,724
$36,145 per capita
Home Value
$285,200
Zillow: $516,550
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is High Falls a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.0% (67% 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 $516,550. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population624
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,724
Per Capita$36,145
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A
Home Value$285,200
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$516,550
Housing Units236
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.