West Haverstraw, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,663 Population 7,015/sq mi density
$86,167 Median Income $34,583 per capita
$368,600 Home Value $441,235 Zillow
$1,807 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,167 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$368,600 home value, $1,807/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Haverstraw, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,167
15% above
$34,583 per capita
Home Value
$368,600
31% above
Zillow: $441,235
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
55% above
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How West Haverstraw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
131%
Rent
155%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Haverstraw a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Haverstraw residents earn a median household income of $86,167 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,583. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Haverstraw is $368,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,235. Median rent is $1,807/month, with 27.7% 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 1964.

Education

27.5% of adults in West Haverstraw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Haverstraw has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population10,663
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density7,015/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,167
Per Capita$34,583
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814

Housing

A
Home Value$368,600
Rent$1,807
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$441,235
Housing Units3,306
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation100 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45

Did You Know?

West Haverstraw was founded in 1883.
The median home in West Haverstraw was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.