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Highland-on-the-Lake

New York · 3,584 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Highland-on-the-Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,800. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $186,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,584
−3%since 2023
from 3,701 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,758 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,815 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,616 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$42,134
+10%since 2023
from $38,287 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.363
+7%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$186,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,012 in 2023
US average: $1,442
81.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
18.7% rent
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
31.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.1
+8%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,496)
Black1.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(60)
Diversity Score13.3%(493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,298)
Black1.7%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(155)
Diversity Score18.8%(675)
19
+41%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
84.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
44.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

Highland-on-the-Lake, New York has about 3,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

The typical household in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York earns about $87,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland-on-the-Lake, New York expensive?

In Highland-on-the-Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $186,300, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

About 15.9% of people in Highland-on-the-Lake, 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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