Highland Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,007 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,489 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$806 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$830 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sullivan County
2
Monticello Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sullivan County
2
Monticello Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 25
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 3 9 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 9 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 51, NY Assembly District 100, NY
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Schools

Eldred Junior-Senior High School
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
New Hope Manor
7 miles, SW
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Colleges

Sullivan County Community College
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Orange County Community College
26 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Beauty School of Middletown
26 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Catskill Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Bon Secours Community Hospital
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
70 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Westchester County Airport
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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