Highland, NY

Highland, New York is a small town located in the Southern Tier of New York. The town has a population of just over 4,000 people and is home to many small businesses and farms. Highland was first settled in the early 1800s by Dutch immigrants. The town was originally known as "Deerfield" after the deer that roamed the area. In 1892, the town was renamed Highland after the Scottish Highlands.

Today, Highland is a farming community that is also home to several small businesses and residential areas. The main economic drivers for Highland are agriculture and tourism. Agriculture dominates the local economy with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, tomatoes and apples being grown in the area. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy with visitors coming to see attractions such as Deerfield Lake State Park and historic sites like Fort Ontario National Historic Site.

The real estate market in Highland is dominated by single family homes and farm properties. There are a limited number of apartments available in the area but they are becoming more popular as developers continue to build new units throughout central New York state. Median prices for homes in Highland range from $130,000 to $250,000 while median prices for farm properties range from $100,000 to $350,000.