Highlands town, New York
Highlands town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highlands town is a geographic entity located in Orange County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,678. The land area covers 30.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,678 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.1 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,992 | ±254 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,290 | ±258 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,992 | ±254 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 298 | ±105 |
| Median Home Value | $337,700 | ±$31,737 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,640 | ±$193 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $116,111 | ±$10,551 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,851 | ±$3,136 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 476 | ±230 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,636 | ±411 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 12,703 (2024)
ID: 208906
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
254 MAIN ST, HIGHLAND FALLS NY 10928-1804
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GUS Population: 411,767 (2024)
ID: 170429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
255 MAIN ST, GOSHEN NY 10924-1627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | OSSINING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORTLANDT MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | OSSINING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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United States Military Academy
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College | 2.9 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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HIGHLAND FALLS LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 298 MAIN STREET, HIGHLAND FALLS, NY, 10928 |
(845) 446-3113
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 6.4 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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ALICE CURTIS DESMOND AND HAMILTON FISH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 472 ROUTE 403, GARRISON, NY, 10524 |
(845) 424-3020
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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 19 Bank St, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
8009204593
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JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 10 MORRIS AVENUE, COLD SPRING, NY, 10516 |
(845) 265-3040
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Derech Hachaim Seminary
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College | 8.4 mi away | 5 Israel Zupnik Drive, Monroe, NY, 10950-6300 |
8457835820
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CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 395 HUDSON STREET, CORNWALL, NY, 12518 |
(845) 534-8282
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Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
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College | 8.4 mi away | 48 Bakertown Rd Suite 501, Monroe, NY, 10950 |
8457839901106
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WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY - IDA CORNELL BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 23 SMITH CLOVE ROAD, CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, 10917 |
(845) 928-2114
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEST POINT, NY US, located 2.7 miles from Highlands town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8° | 20.7° | 28.2° | 3.82" | 11.1" |
| February | 38.9° | 22.4° | 30.6° | 2.95" | 7.1" |
| March | 47.4° | 29.5° | 38.5° | 4.04" | 9.6" |
| April | 60.4° | 40.5° | 50.4° | 4.00" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.6° | 61.1° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 59.8° | 69.8° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 65.4° | 75.3° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 63.9° | 73.6° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 56.7° | 66.4° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 45.6° | 54.5° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.4° | 35.5° | 43.5° | 4.23" | 0.5" |
| December | 40.7° | 27.1° | 33.9° | 4.59" | 7.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Highland Falls village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Fort Montgomery CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Cold Spring village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Nelsonville village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607134550. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.