At a Glance
Median Income
$139,700
$31,624 per capita
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
78.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.1% smoking rate
How West Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Point a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Point residents earn a median household income of $139,700 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,624. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Education
78.7% of adults in West Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(134% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,549
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,700
Per Capita$31,624
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$3,501
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$452,937
Housing Units1,226
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation947 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+47.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute11 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in West Point was built in 1982.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.