Highland Falls, NY
Living in Highland Falls
Bikeability48
Walkability76
Commute71
Public Transit45
Affordability34
Public Safety55
Airports84
Hospitals27
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black20%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector48%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value-$48k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$327 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas5%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highland Falls
United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County23
Property Crime in Highland Falls
United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 13 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 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 Highland Falls
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highland Falls, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highland Falls, NY
Holy Angels of the Hudson Valley
1 miles, N
Manitou School
4 miles, N
The Storm King School
5 miles, NW
New York Military Academy
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Highland Falls, NY
United States Military Academy
2 miles, N
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
10 miles, W
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
10 miles, W
Mount Saint Mary College
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highland Falls, NY
Keller ACH (West Point)
3 miles, N
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
6 miles, SE
St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
10 miles, N
Helen Hayes Hospital
11 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highland Falls, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
12 miles, NW
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
41 miles, S
Newark Liberty International Airport
48 miles, S