At a Glance
Median Income
$51,006
$27,320 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $386,445
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,129/100K
2,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Newburgh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newburgh a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newburgh residents earn a median household income of $51,006 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,320. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newburgh is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,445. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 36.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Newburgh reports 1,129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 197% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,280/100K. The murder rate is 10.7/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Newburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newburgh has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,649
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density7,519/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,006
Per Capita$27,320
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,363
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$386,445
Housing Units12,006
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,129/100K
Property2,280/100K
Murder10.7/100K
Assault759/100K
Burglary488/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation218 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Newburgh was founded in 1709.
The median home in Newburgh was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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