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Highland, NY


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Highland, New York

Highland, New York, in Ulster county, is 34 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 67 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 5,060.

The People and Families of Highland

In Highland, about 46% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Highland features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $60,938.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Highland residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Highland Housing

In Highland, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Highland, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Highland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Highland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Highland, NY

Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes25

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