Highland, NY
Living in Highland
Bikeability
35
Walkability
23
Commute
18
Public Transit
33
Affordability
26
Public Safety
81
Airports
46
Hospitals
29
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.7k
Population
+21 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$70k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
37 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office14%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$226k
Median Home Value
-$19k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$415 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland
United States45
New York39
Kingston Metro Area14
Ulster County14
Property Crime in Highland
United States48
New York28
Kingston Metro Area16
Ulster County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highland
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland, NY
Tabernacle Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Poughkeepsie Seventh-Day Adventist Elem School
4 miles, SE
Wimpfheimer Nursery School
4 miles, SE
Millennial Kingdom Family School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highland, NY
Marist College
2 miles, E
Vassar College
4 miles, SE
State University of New York at New Paltz
6 miles, W
Mount Saint Mary College
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland, NY
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus
14 miles, N
Healthalliance Hospital Broadway Campus
15 miles, N
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
16 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
47 miles, S
Tweed-New Haven Airport
64 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
65 miles, S