Washington Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,189 Population 2,169/sq mi density
$78,663 Median Income $34,466 per capita
$365,400 Home Value $396,305 Zillow
$2,222 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,663 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$365,400 home value, $2,222/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,663
5% above
$34,466 per capita
Home Value
$365,400
30% above
Zillow: $396,305
Median Rent
$2,222/mo
91% above
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Washington Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
130%
Rent
191%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Washington Heights residents earn a median household income of $78,663 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,466. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% 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 Washington Heights is $365,400 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,305. Median rent is $2,222/month, with 22.8% 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 1989.

Education

27.8% of adults in Washington Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population3,189
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,169/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,663
Per Capita$34,466
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

A
Home Value$365,400
Rent$2,222
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$396,305
Housing Units649
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation626 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Washington Heights was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
23.0% 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.