Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Underground Coffee & Ales
Coffee Shop
Bagels & Bites
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Poughkeepsie Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mystic Cafe
Coffee Shop
All Shook Up
Coffee Shop
The Crafted Kup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Museum
Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Primetime Dance Club
Nightclub
Bardavon
Theatre Arts
Barrett Art Center
Art Gallery
The Chance Theater
Theatre Arts
Fall Kill Clay Works
Theatre Arts
Clinton House
Museum
Locust Grove Estate
Museum
Juliet Theatre
Theatre Arts
Roosevelt Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) D-
Hudson Ale Works
Bar
On A Roll Deli
Deli
Sweet Memories Candy Store
Sweets
Shamrock Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Highland Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Schatzi's
Bar
Smith Street Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Camaria Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Shellys Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Pavero Cold Storage
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Tropical Fresh
Grocery Store
Alex Food and Grocery II
Grocery Store
Roy's Tropical & American Food Store
Grocery Store
Casa Latina
Grocery Store
Associated Supermarket
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park
Park
Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park
Park
Berean Park
Park
Upper Landing Park
Park
Long View Park
Park
Longview Park
Park
Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park
Park
Victor C. Waryas Park
Park
Victor C. Waryas Park
Park
Dongan Place
Park
Wheaton Park
Park
Kaal Rock Park
Park
Dongan Place
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park
Park
Lincoln Center Park
Park
Eastman Park
Park
Tony Williams Town Park
Park
Reservoir Square Park
Park
Lenich Courtyard
Park
College Hill Park
Park
Beverage Garden Plaza
Park
Springside
Park
Clinton House State Historic Site
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
Shops (17) A-
Shear Expressions
Hairdresser
Allure Hair Salon
Hairdresser
The Little Flower Shop
Florist
Bo's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salon Valentino
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
The Warehouse Outlet
Department Store
Crazy Dollar
Discount Store
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Palm Bay Tanning
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Bridgeview Hair & Spa
Beauty
ZL's Nail
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Aroma Spa
Beauty
The Mens Room Barber Crew
Hairdresser
Mane & Clover
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Hudson Retina
Optician
Stewart's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Highland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Poughkeepsie
Transit Station
Poughkeepsie Train Station
Bus Stop
Rip Van Winkle Apartments
Bus Stop
Delafield & Hoffman
Bus Stop
Davies Place & Main Street
Bus Stop
Mill Street & Verrazano Boulevard
Bus Stop
Talmadge & Hoffman
Bus Stop
Mill Street & Dongan Place
Bus Stop
Main Street & North Clover Street
Bus Stop
Marist College
Bus Stop
Marist College
Bus Stop
Washington Street & Bain Avenue (Walkway Over the Hudson)
Bus Stop
Verrazano Boulevard & Washington Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Columbus Drive
Bus Stop
Mansion & Washington Street
Bus Stop
Columbus Drive & Church Street East
Bus Stop
Civic Center Plaza & Mansion
Bus Stop
Main Street & Market Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Hamilton Street
Bus Stop
Main Street & Clinton Street
Bus Stop
Smith Street & Thompson Street
Bus Stop
Forbus Street & Hooker Avenue
Bus Stop
Mansion Street & Smith Street
Bus Stop
South Cherry Street & Route 44/55 E
Bus Stop
Fulton Street & Route 9G (Violet Avenue)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highland is 121/100 - which is 4% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C-

Highland crime rates are 2,024 per 100k, which is 6% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,621 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
404 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment A+

The median income in Highland is $77,083 - which is 27% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$77,083
B+
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Town of Lloyd Police Headquarters
Police
Highland Fire District Station No. 1
Fire Station
Auerbach Chiropractic
Doctor
City of Poughkeepsie Fire department
Fire Station
MidHudson Regional Hospital
Hospital
Phoenix Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
City of Poughkeepsie Police
Police
Pine Street Medical Building
Clinic
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Hospital
Dutchess County Sheriff
Police
Poughkeepsie Fire Department Niagara Company Number 2
Fire Station
Poughkeepsie Fire Department Lady Washington Company
Fire Station
FirstCare Walk-In Medical Center
Clinic
Mental Health America of Dutchess County
Clinic
Smith Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
O H Booth Hose Company Number 2
Fire Station
Emstar
Ambulance Station
Highland Fire District Station 2
Fire Station
Fairview Fire house
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Poughkeepsie Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Dr. Magdalena Goralczyk, endodontist
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hudson Valley Radiologists, P.C.
Doctor
Health Quest Home Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Highland home prices are $254,400 - which is 11% lower than New York
Home Price
$254,400
A
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C+

The Highland graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than New York
School Test Scores
58%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Highland Middle School
Highland Elementary School
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Columbus School
Morse Young Magnet School
Gov George Clinton School
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Warring Magnet Academy Of Science And Technology
Violet Avenue School
Smith Early Learning Center
Poughkeepsie Middle School
G W Krieger School
Arthur S May School
Highland Residential Center
Poughkeepsie Seventh-Day Adventist Elem School
High Schools (2) F
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Highland High School
Tabernacle Christian Academy
Poughkeepsie High School
Highland Residential Center
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ratings A+

Highland has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park
      Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park
      Berean Park
      Upper Landing Park
      Long View Park
      Longview Park
      Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park
      Victor C. Waryas Park

      Entertainment

      Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
      Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center
      Primetime Dance Club
      Bardavon
      Barrett Art Center
      The Chance Theater
      Fall Kill Clay Works
      Clinton House

      Food & Drink

      Hudson Ale Works
      On A Roll Deli
      Sweet Memories Candy Store
      Shamrock Wine & Liquor
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Highland.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Highland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Auerbach Chiropractic