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West Haverstraw, NY
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West Haverstraw, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is West Haverstraw a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $424,297. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Haverstraw reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.