There are 20 independent living communities serving Highland, New York. This includes 1 community in Highland and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in New York range from around $22 to $191 daily, with a median cost running about $68. The per month cost averages around $2,026 and ranges between $669 and $5,727. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $24,312, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Highland, NY range from $1,045 per month up to $2,101 per month, with an average cost of about $2,063 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $24,750.
Highland is a small city in Ulster County, New York. It is included in the Kingston metro area. The encompassing area contains 138,328 inhabitants, but there are 13,344 living in the city limits. Around 27% of the population are 55 and over.
Highland has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The average home price in the city is $378,000, which is relatively higher than the New York average of $328,500. Highland has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.55%. The city's average household income is $64,000 ($33,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $62,000 for the whole of New York.
Highland has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. Highland has better than average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.