At a Glance
Median Income
$107,500
$46,274 per capita
Home Value
$340,600
Zillow: $424,043
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
11.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Falls a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.2% (100% 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 $424,043. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population3,696
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,391/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,500
Per Capita$46,274
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$340,600
Rent$1,731
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$424,043
Housing Units1,955
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation200 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Falls was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.