Senior Living in Highland, New York

Top zip codes in Highland, NY: 12528

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Highland scores higher than the New York average of 71.
Highland scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Vassar Brothers Medical Center, St Francis Hospital, and Hudson River Psychiatric Ctr.
There are 31 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wingate at Ulster, Hudson Valley Rehab and Extended Care Center, and River Valley Care Center.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 129 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 65 golf courses in or around the city, including Apple Greens Golf Course, Mohonk Mountain House Golf Course, and New Paltz Golf Course.
There are 9 parks near the city center, including Locust Grove Estate, Hemlock Ridge Multiple Use Area, and New York City North / Newburgh KOA.
There are 36 churches in or near the city, including St Joseph\'s Church, Beulah Baptist Church, and St Mary\'s Church.
There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 96 grocery stores within the city.
There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 70 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.93% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.74% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $79,485, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $64,153, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $32,909, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,000 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $140,529 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,620 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.55%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Highland receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Highland has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Highland has a sparse population density of 323.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Highland have a long daily commute time.
Highland has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.38%.