New York · Metropolitan Area
Highland Falls is a small town in New York with a population of 3,696. Residents earn $107,500 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highland Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Highland Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Highland Falls is $107,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Highland Falls among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Highland Falls is $340,600, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,731 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Highland Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 35.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 71.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.1% |
| 110% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,500 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,274 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,316 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,328 |
| County GDP | $5,494M |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Healthcare | 245 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.89% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $340,600 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $411,150 |
| Median List Price | $357,499 |
| Median List Price | $357,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $227 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,731 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.89% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3646°N, 73.9689°W |
| County FIPS | 36079 |
Winner: Republican by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,391/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |