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Highland mills, NY

Highland mills, NY.

Population: 9,569 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$551,222
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$551,222
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$535,000
Median list price
$624,900
Median days on market
141 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
39
New listings (monthly)
13

Rents

Typical rent
$3,125/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (30 mi)
Nearest airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Avg hospital rating
3.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1,193 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,006
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
287

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents