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High Falls, New York, in Ulster county, is 45 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 75 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 627.
In High Falls, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in High Falls live independently, in one-person housing.
In 2000, High Falls had a median family income of $52,895. Home offices are common in High Falls.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among High Falls residents, with $4,950. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In High Falls, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residential property taxes remain low i High Falls.
In High Falls, 92% of commuters drive to work.
High Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing High Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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