How long is the commute from Highland (community), NY?
Workers who live in Highland (community), NY take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Highland (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Highland (community) | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±9.8 points) | 68.9% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±4.4 points) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±4.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±10.3 points) | 17.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Highland (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Ulster County (27.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highland (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Ulster County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ulster County, Highland (community) ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highland (community)
| Vehicles available | Highland (community) | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±8.3 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±10.5 points) | 33.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±7.7 points) | 20.4% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Highland (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ulster County (7.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Highland (community)
| Highland (community) | Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±10.3 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highland (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ulster County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Highland (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland (community) | — | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Marist College | 1.5 mi | 13.6 minutes (±10.5) | Lower |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 2.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Poughkeepsie | 2.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 3.7 mi | 35.9 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vassar College | 4.3 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Haviland | 4.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hyde Park (community) | 4.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milton (community, Ulster County) | 4.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marist College, NY (13.6 minutes), Vassar College, NY (11.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ulster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Plattekill (community) | 35.4 minutes (±11.5) |
| 4 | Marlboro | 33.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Shokan | 32.1 minutes (±16.1) |
| 6 | Gardiner (community) | 30.4 minutes (±14.8) |
| 7 | Walker Valley | 29.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Milton (community, Ulster County) | 28.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Highland (community) | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Wallkill (community) | 26.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Woodstock (community) | 26.1 minutes (±10.1) |
| 12 | Kerhonkson | 25.9 minutes (±8.3) |
| 13 | West Hurley | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Hurley (community) | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Port Ewen | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ulster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highland (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Lloyd, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Highland (community)
How long is the average commute in Highland (community)?
Workers who live in Highland (community), NY take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highland (community) without a car?
4.2% of households in Highland (community) have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highland (community)?
18.2% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Highland (community) worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland CDP, New York
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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