Highland Falls, NY10928

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$418,000
4.3% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$96,100
16.5% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
31
63.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,980
17.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,700
5.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,980
6.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,250
20.6% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Highland Falls, NY

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highland Falls, NY is 31. This is a decrease of -63.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$414,000-17.0%
Listing Count
1125.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.5%25.0%
Days on Market
31-63.0%
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Demographics — Highland Falls, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highland Falls, NY has a population of 5,270, which has increased by 30.0% over the past 5 years. Highland Falls, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.8% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
5,27030.0%
% Under 18
21.5%10.8%
% Seniors
14.9%-11.8%
% WFH
7.8%500.0%
% w/ College Degree
32.8%-29.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highland Falls, NY is a predominantly white area, with 43.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 26.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highland Falls, NY is hispanic, making up 30.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 19.1% of the population in Highland Falls, NY, and this percentage has increased by 33.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
43.8%-26.6%
% Black
16.2%0.6%
% Hispanic
30.2%137.8%
% Asian
5.0%-20.6%
% Foreign Born
19.1%33.6%
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Mortgage and Risk — Highland Falls, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 67 mortgage originations in Highland Falls, NY, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Highland Falls, NY. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
67
% Conventional Loans
75.0%
% Government Loans
25.0%
% Investor Loans
4.0%
% Second Loans
4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Highland Falls, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highland Falls, NY under the Section 8 program is 15.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Highland Falls, NY, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
140
Total Units Section 8
140
% Rentals under Section 8
15.1%
% Occupied Section 8
68.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$60$1,700$1,640
2 Bedroom$110$1,980$2,090
3 Bedroom$420$2,250$2,670
4 Bedroom-$70$2,950$2,880

Affordability — Highland Falls, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.7
Median Home Price$418,000
Median Household Income$96,100

Highland Falls, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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