There are 20 respite care facilities serving Highland, New York. This includes 1 facility in Highland and 19 nearby. Short term respite care costs in New York range from around $218 to $889 daily, with a mean expense running around $493. The monthly cost averages roughly $14,790 and ranges between $6,525 and $26,666. Annually, the average cost is around $124,100, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Highland is a small city in Ulster County within the State of New York. It is included in the Kingston metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 138,328 residents, there are 13,344 within the city. Those who are 55 and over make up around 27% of the total population.
Highland has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The mean home price in the city is $378,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $328,500. Highland also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.55%. The city's mean household income is $64,000 ($33,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $62,000 for the state of New York.
Highland has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Highland has better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.