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Highland Falls

New York · 3,631 residents (2025 est.) · 1.094 sq mi
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Highland Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $353,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,683
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,367 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+15%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,631 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Falls
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,714
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,941
+120%since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−3%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,643
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,668)
Black11.8%(434)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(389)
Asian2.1%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(1,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(2,141)
Black10.2%(375)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(875)
Asian2.5%(92)
Other5.4%(200)
Diversity Score74%(2,724)
Diversity Score
74
+43%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 79.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Falls, New York?

Highland Falls, New York has about 3,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Falls, New York?

The typical household in Highland Falls, New York earns about $110,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Falls, New York expensive?

In Highland Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $353,900, and the typical rent is about $1,643 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Falls, New York?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.2% of people in Highland Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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