Living in Washington Heights, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washington Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Washington Heights has 2,383 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $81,686 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $366,700, the median rent is $2,554/month.
Washington Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,383
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,686State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $366,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,554/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Washington Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washington Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washington Heights the median home value is $366,700, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,554 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,518 a month in housing costs.
Washington Heights median household income
The median household income in Washington Heights is $81,686 and the income per person is $33,510. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Washington Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 688
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.53
Washington Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,383
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 675
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washington Heights ›
Education in Washington Heights
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Washington Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washington Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 10.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Washington Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights | 2,383 | $81,686 | $366,700 | $2,554 |
| Mechanicstown | 8,808 | $81,250 | $344,200 | $1,687 |
| Middletown | 30,289 | $79,346 | $308,600 | $1,661 |
| Scotchtown | 10,252 | $96,689 | $344,300 | $1,813 |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
| Otisville | 1,135 | $87,656 | $314,600 | $1,462 |
| Goshen | 5,773 | $104,643 | $396,300 | $1,805 |
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Montgomery | 3,798 | $90,214 | $361,300 | $1,439 |
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What is the median household income in Washington Heights, NY?
The median household income in Washington Heights is $81,686, 5% 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 Washington Heights?
The median home value in Washington Heights is $366,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Washington Heights?
The median gross rent in Washington Heights is $2,554 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Washington Heights, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Washington Heights?
The median age in Washington Heights is 34.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Washington Heights?
The average commute to work in Washington Heights is 30 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington Heights?
The unemployment rate in Washington Heights is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washington Heights?
32.9% of adults in Washington Heights 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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