Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Highland
Highland, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,359
Population
6,353
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Classic Upstate style defines this tranquil riverside community
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River
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Low Crime
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Quaint
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Historic
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Highland is a small hamlet in Upstate New York’s Ulster County, directly across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie. The two cities are connected by the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the historic Poughkeepsie Bridge (AKA the “Walkway over the Hudson”), an old railroad bridge that now serves as a popular pedestrian route across the river. Highland features a small Downtown area along Vineyard Street, with vintage brick storefronts housing a diverse mix of cafes and other locally-owned businesses.
The hamlet is flanked by two large parks, Franny Reese Park on the riverbank and Illinois Mountain Park on the west side, providing sprawling venues for you to enjoy the region’s natural beauty.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,765
Average: $111,276
Education
2,395
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,429
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland, NY is $1,300 for a studio, $1,359 for one bedroom, $2,256 for two bedrooms, and $2,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,359/month
557 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highland, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
665 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
348 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
513 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
- Locust Grove
- Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.