Living in Newburgh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Newburgh has 28,519 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $56,960 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $247,900, the median rent is $1,454/month.
Newburgh at a glance
- Population
- 28,519
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,960State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $247,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,454/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Newburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newburgh the median home value is $247,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,454 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,147 a month in housing costs.
Newburgh median household income
The median household income in Newburgh is $56,960 and the income per person is $31,232. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Newburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,794
- Owner-occupied
- 34.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.2%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.64
Newburgh demographics
- Population
- 28,519
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 10,493
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newburgh ›
Education in Newburgh
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Newburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Newburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | 28,519 | $56,960 | $247,900 | $1,454 |
| Balmville | 3,399 | $120,694 | $392,200 | $1,656 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Beacon | 14,834 | $107,859 | $471,600 | $1,658 |
| Gardnertown | 4,760 | $113,277 | $311,700 | $2,488 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
| Orange Lake | 9,784 | $109,063 | $362,100 | $2,290 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
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What is the median household income in Newburgh, NY?
The median household income in Newburgh is $56,960, 34% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newburgh?
The median home value in Newburgh is $247,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Newburgh?
The median gross rent in Newburgh is $1,454 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Newburgh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Newburgh?
The median age in Newburgh is 33.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Newburgh?
The average commute to work in Newburgh is 26 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newburgh?
The unemployment rate in Newburgh is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newburgh?
19.8% of adults in Newburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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