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Cost of living in Highland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Highland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Highland is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Highland is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Highland is $419,087.
The median income in Highland is $101,917.
Highland's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Highland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Highland | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 142 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Highland, NY Weather
The average high in Highland is 59.5° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 83.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 55.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Highland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 55.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Highland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Highland
The current population in Highland is 6,367. The population has increased 12.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,367 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 6,321 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 6,545 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 6,473 | 7.5% |
| 2020 | 6,019 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 5,707 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 5,620 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 5,375 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 5,429 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 5,189 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 5,315 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,336 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,305 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 5,507 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 5,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highland
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Highland is:
69.1% White with 4,397 White residents.
5.1% African American with 327 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.6% Asian with 674 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
3.1% Other with 200 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 508 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 261 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Highland | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Highland
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Highland is 57.2% female with 3,641 female residents.
Highland is 42.8% male with 2,725 male residents.
| Gender | Highland | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highland for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Highland completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Highland completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Highland completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Highland completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Highland completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Highland completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Highland completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Highland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Highland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Highland | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highland, New York
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2.8% of households in Highland earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Highland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.8% of households in Highland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Highland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Highland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in Highland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.8% of households in Highland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Highland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.2% of households in Highland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.3% of households in Highland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Highland | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
