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Highland, New York

CDP · Ulster County

At a glance

6,367
Population
$415,900
Median home value (all homes)
37% above U.S. median
$437,339
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,483/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$101,917
Median household income
30% above U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
1.87%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities34% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost7% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates49.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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