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Highland Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County
Highland Falls, NY
At a Glance
How Highland Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland Falls residents earn a median household income of $107,500 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,274. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Falls is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,150. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Highland Falls reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Highland Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Falls has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.