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Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
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Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
At a Glance
How Highland-on-the-Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highland-on-the-Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highland-on-the-Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highland-on-the-Lake residents earn a median household income of $85,616 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,287. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highland-on-the-Lake is $168,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,346. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 18.1% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Highland-on-the-Lake reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Highland-on-the-Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highland-on-the-Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.