Washingtonville, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Washingtonville is a small city in New York with a population of 5,723. Residents earn $101,080 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
5,723 Population 2,253/sq mi density
$101,080 Median Income $45,694 per capita
$344,200 Home Value $508,014 Zillow
$1,355 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,080 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$344,200 home value, $1,355/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,080
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $344,200
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.6%
0% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,355
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.9%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Washingtonville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,723
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,253/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,080
Per Capita$45,694
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$27,748M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$344,200
Rent$1,355
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$508,014

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation312 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Libraries19

Is Washingtonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Washingtonville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Washingtonville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Washingtonville is $101,080, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Washingtonville among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Washingtonville is $344,200, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Washingtonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. 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 36.

Washingtonville has a population of 5,723 with a density of 2,253 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 8.8% Black.

Population

5,723
Total Population
2,253
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Washingtonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.9%
1% above US avg
Spanish21.1%
57% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Washingtonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Washingtonville is $101,080, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Washingtonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,080
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,694
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$84,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,900
County GDP$27,748M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,008
Healthcare994
Retail1,572
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Washingtonville is $344,200, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,355 (17% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $508,014.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$344,200
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$508,014
Median List Price$409,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$409,750
$/Sq Ft$263
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,355
17% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Rate3.00%
In Washingtonville, 29.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Washingtonville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.9%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.5%
Healthcare Facilities994

Crime Rates: Washingtonville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Washingtonville 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 is 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 Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density2,253/sq mi
Coordinates41.4285°N, 74.1586°W
County FIPS36071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.2%
D 45.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.6%
0% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,253/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities994
Restaurants1,008
Retail Stores1,572

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Work from Home12.8%

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