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High Falls

New York · 887 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $234,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
+41%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+8%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4365747128509882000201020202024High Falls
2024887
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,810
+96%since 2000
from $18,781 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+3%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,044
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(576)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(787)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(62)
Diversity Score25.8%(229)
Diversity Score
26
+56%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Falls, New York?

High Falls, New York has about 887 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is High Falls, New York expensive?

In High Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $234,000, and the typical rent is about $3,044 a month.

How educated are people in High Falls, New York?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in High Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Falls, New York?

About 11.5% of people in High Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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