Haverstraw, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,273 Population 6,198/sq mi density
$67,447 Median Income $31,478 per capita
$361,800 Home Value $457,746 Zillow
$1,741 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,447 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$361,800 home value, $1,741/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Haverstraw, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,447
10% below
$31,478 per capita
Home Value
$361,800
28% above
Zillow: $457,746
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
50% above
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Haverstraw Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Haverstraw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
128%
Rent
150%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Haverstraw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Haverstraw residents earn a median household income of $67,447 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,478. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Haverstraw is $361,800 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,746. Median rent is $1,741/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

24.3% of adults in Haverstraw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Haverstraw has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population12,273
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density6,198/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born42.8%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,447
Per Capita$31,478
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814

Housing

B+
Home Value$361,800
Rent$1,741
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$457,746
Housing Units3,985
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation46 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries45

Did You Know?

Haverstraw was founded in 1854.
The median home in Haverstraw was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
42.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.