Highlands Town, NY
Living in Highlands Town
Bikeability65
Walkability92
Commute91
Public Transit58
Affordability24
Public Safety71
Airports84
Hospitals29
Colleges50
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Schools64
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Residents
12kPopulation-471 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black10%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$98kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector42%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military28%
Sales and office12%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van61%
Public transportation1%
Walked19%
Worked at home19%
Housing
$239kMedian Home Value-$28k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$663 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas5%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands Town
United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County23
Property Crime in Highlands Town
United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding78
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands Town, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands Town, NY
Holy Angels of the Hudson Valley
2 miles, E
The Storm King School
4 miles, N
Manitou School
5 miles, NE
New York Military Academy
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands Town, NY
United States Military Academy
3 miles, NE
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
8 miles, W
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
8 miles, W
Mount Saint Mary College
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands Town, NY
Keller ACH (West Point)
3 miles, NE
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
8 miles, SE
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
9 miles, N
Helen Hayes Hospital
11 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highlands Town, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
11 miles, NW
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
42 miles, S
Newark Liberty International Airport
48 miles, S