Highland-on-the-Lake is a small town of 3,809 in New York, with a median household income of $84,792
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Highland-on-the-Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Highland-on-the-Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Highland-on-the-Lake 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: 94.4
Highland-on-the-Lake's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Highland-on-the-Lake costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$872
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Highland-on-the-Lake's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Highland-on-the-Lake is served primarily by EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
National Avg
School District
EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Highland-on-the-Lake sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 77.3°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Highland-on-the-Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Highland-on-the-Lake roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,400 and median rent is $872/month.
Highland-on-the-Lake's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Highland-on-the-Lake are operated by EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE).
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Highland-on-the-Lake, NY has a population of 3,809, a median household income of $84,792, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Highland-on-the-Lake averages 29.5°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 167.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Highland-on-the-Lake, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14047.
The population of Highland-on-the-Lake, New York is 3,809 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Highland-on-the-Lake: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $158,400, median household income $84,792, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Highland-on-the-Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
