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Highlands, New York

town

At a glance

12,823
Population
$337,700
Median home value
11% above U.S. median
$2,640/mo
Median rent
96% above U.S. median
$116,111
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
4.2%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates94.1%
College graduates48.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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