At a Glance
Median Income
$129,500
$69,912 per capita
Home Value
$291,200
Zillow: $392,138
Median Rent
$1,862/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.7%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
10.0% smoking rate
How Highland Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland Lakes residents earn a median household income of $129,500 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,912. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland Lakes is $291,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,138. Median rent is $1,862/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
50.7% of adults in Highland Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland Lakes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,941
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,500
Per Capita$69,912
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,200
Rent$1,862
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$392,138
Housing Units1,984
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute44 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland Lakes was built in 1963.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.