Highlands Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
12,894 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,786 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$324,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,306 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,382 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro 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

Orange County
3
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 26
Feb 2 10 29
Mar 4 7 37
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 42, NY Assembly District 99, NY
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Schools

Highland Falls Intermediate School
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
James Io'neill High School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
7 miles, S • 1 star
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
8 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hudson Valley Hospital Center
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
42 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
48 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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