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Highland Falls
City in New York, United States
Overview
Highland Falls is a charming small town on the banks of the Hudson River, best known as the gateway to the renowned West Point Military Academy. With a population of just under 4,000, the town features historic landmarks, scenic views, and welcoming local businesses.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
3,684
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.37°, -73.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,510
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.4°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1227 mm
Internet Speed
271 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
SWF
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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