At a Glance
Median Income
$99,010
$52,864 per capita
Home Value
$364,000
Zillow: $409,969
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
42.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
890/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Highland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highland residents earn a median household income of $99,010 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,864. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland is $364,000 , 29% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,969. Median rent is $1,569/month, with 42.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Highland reports 890 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,186/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,321
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,010
Per Capita$52,864
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$364,000
Rent$1,569
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$409,969
Housing Units2,801
Rent Burden42.8%
Crime
F
Violent890/100K
Property2,186/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation216 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Highland was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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