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West Haverstraw, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella Turner

Working in West Haverstraw -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and It's a a small town city with about 10,663 people. The median home value here is around $368,600, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young sing...

11 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Ella Turner

Best areas to explore in West Haverstraw?

OK so I relocated for work and With a population of 10,663, West Haverstraw is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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Adam Morgan

Studio apartments in West Haverstraw -options?

So, I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $368,600, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 10,663 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by ne...

3 replies 8 upvotes housing
Dennis R.

Couple moving to West Haverstraw from out of state

Crime rate is something to consider -West Haverstraw sits at 224.2 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd...

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Benjamin Cook

Day-to-day life in West Haverstraw, NY

Hey, I've been here for 2 years and You can expect to pay around $1,807 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

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Robert C.

Pros and cons of West Haverstraw after 15 years

I'm a remote worker and With a population of 10,663, West Haverstraw is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?

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Dennis R.

Considering West Haverstraw vs Tucson -help me decide

So, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $86,167, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? Thanks for reading. T...

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Melanie Alvarez

Best hidden gems in West Haverstraw

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -West Haverstraw sits at 224.2 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Any help is appreciated. It's not perfect, but the co...

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Aaliyah Adams

Planning a move to West Haverstraw -neighborhoods?

Hey, I'm a 37-year-old teacher and You can expect to pay around $1,807 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? Appreciate any input. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The su...

3 replies 6 upvotes moving
Robert C.

What West Haverstraw does better than anywhere else

OK so Household incomes average around $86,167 in West Haverstraw. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas...

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