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High Falls, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York.
Population
887
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
525
ZIP codes
0
High Falls and its ZIP codes
High Falls at a glance
- High Falls is 25% denser than New York as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,000 (45% below New York) and median rent is $3,044 a month.
Local data for High Falls, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
High Falls, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$234,000
Median rent
$3,044/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (272), Dutch Americans (199), Italian Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for High Falls.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
High Falls, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home36.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
High Falls, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in High Falls, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near High Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stone RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6 |
| RosendaleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.9 |
| TillsonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| RiftonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| New PaltzVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| AccordCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.5 |
| HillsideCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Port EwenCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| KingstonCity | 9.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| KerhonksonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| StaatsburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is High Falls, NY in?
- High Falls is in Ulster County, New York.
- What is the population of High Falls, NY?
- About 887 people live in High Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near High Falls?
- Nearby places include Stone Ridge (2.2 mi), Rosendale (3 mi), Tillson (3.1 mi), Rifton (4.3 mi), New Paltz (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023