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Washington Heights, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
3.0
/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
275 sunny days/yr
440
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,663 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$365,400 home value, $2,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 626 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4743°N, 74.4115°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 133 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
Washington Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").