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Highland, NY

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Classic Upstate style defines this tranquil riverside community

Suburb River Safe Low Crime Quaint Historic

Highland is a small hamlet in Upstate New York’s Ulster County, directly across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie. The two cities are connected by the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the historic Poughkeepsie Bridge (AKA the “Walkway over the Hudson”), an old railroad bridge that now serves as a popular pedestrian route across the river. Highland features a small Downtown area along Vineyard Street, with vintage brick storefronts housing a diverse mix of cafes and other locally-owned businesses.

The hamlet is flanked by two large parks, Franny Reese Park on the riverbank and Illinois Mountain Park on the west side, providing sprawling venues for you to enjoy the region’s natural beauty.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland, NY is $1,302 for a studio, $1,442 for one bedroom, $2,198 for two bedrooms, and $2,325 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,442/month
534 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Highland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

638 Students

7
out of 10

Highland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

376 Students

5
out of 10

Highland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

512 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
  • Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
  • Locust Grove
  • Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
  • Home of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

Airports

  • New York Stewart International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.