What are the schools like in High Falls, NY?

School district data for High Falls is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in High Falls?

The median household income in High Falls, NY is $57,105 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in High Falls, NY?

High Falls has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.2 inches.

High Falls, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is High Falls, NY affordable or expensive?

High Falls's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means High Falls is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in High Falls, NY?

High Falls has a violent crime rate of 54.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is High Falls, NY a Good Place to Live?

High Falls is a small town of 482 in New York, with a median household income of $57,105 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: High Falls stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether High Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All High Falls city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.0

High Falls's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in High Falls costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	High Falls, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,105	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

High Falls's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.6 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	High Falls, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

High Falls sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 59.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	High Falls, NY
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	59.2"

Demographics

Metric	High Falls, NY	National Avg
Population	482	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stone Ridge, NY 2 mi Tillson, NY 2 mi Rosendale, NY 3 mi Rifton, NY 4 mi New Paltz, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in High Falls

High Falls, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12440

High Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is High Falls, NY affordable or expensive?

High Falls's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes High Falls roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in High Falls, NY?

High Falls's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in High Falls?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is High Falls, NY a good place to live?

High Falls, NY has a population of 482, a median household income of $57,105, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in High Falls?

High Falls averages 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 59.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in High Falls?

High Falls, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12440.

What is the population of High Falls?

The population of High Falls, New York is 482 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in High Falls?

Key numbers for living in High Falls: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $193,800, median household income $57,105, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare High Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.