Town Of Highlands NY Demographic Data and Boundary Map
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Town Of Highlands, NY
The Town Of Highlands is a County Subdivision of Orange County.
The subdivision has a T1 Census Class Code which indicates that the Town Of Highlands is an active county subdivision that is not coextensive with an incorporated place.
Town Of Highlands Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)
POPULATION
Total Population
12,993 (100%)
Population in Households
8,675 (66.8%)
Population in Families
7,374 (56.8%)
Population in Group Quarters1
4,318 (33.2%)
Population Density
427
Diversity Index2
69
INCOME
Median Household Income
$104,788
Average Household Income
$126,686
% of Income for Mortgage4
24%
Per Capita Income
$34,617
Wealth Index5
91
HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)
3,569 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU
1,264 (35.4%)
Renter Occupied HU
1,904 (53.3%)
Vacant Housing Units
401 (11.2%)
Median Home Value
$393,750
Average Home Value
$448,169
Housing Affordability Index3
87
HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households
3,168
Average Household Size
2.74000000000
Family Households
2,117
Average Family Size
3
NOTES
Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
