Living in Washingtonville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washingtonville · Census data 2020–2024
Washingtonville has 5,707 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $95,313 (11% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $355,700, the median rent is $1,351/month.
Washingtonville at a glance
- Population
- 5,707
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $95,313State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $355,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,351/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Washingtonville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washingtonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washingtonville the median home value is $355,700, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,351 per month, which is 49.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,770 a month in housing costs.
Washingtonville median household income
The median household income in Washingtonville is $95,313 and the income per person is $45,861. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Washingtonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,231
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.67
Washingtonville demographics
- Population
- 5,707
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 2,131
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washingtonville ›
Education in Washingtonville
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Washingtonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washingtonville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Washingtonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtonville | 5,707 | $95,313 | $355,700 | $1,351 |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 3,627 | $120,755 | $425,200 | — |
| Salisbury Mills | 293 | $142,426 | $471,400 | — |
| Mountain Lodge Park | 1,669 | $60,734 | $210,100 | — |
| South Blooming Grove | 3,866 | $62,316 | $509,900 | $2,161 |
| Maybrook | 3,142 | $72,389 | $257,500 | $1,517 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | $50,032 | $758,800 | $1,604 |
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
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What is the median household income in Washingtonville, NY?
The median household income in Washingtonville is $95,313, 11% higher 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 Washingtonville?
The median home value in Washingtonville is $355,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Washingtonville?
The median gross rent in Washingtonville is $1,351 per month, about 49.5% of household income.
Is Washingtonville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Washingtonville?
The median age in Washingtonville is 41.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Washingtonville?
The average commute to work in Washingtonville is 39 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washingtonville?
The unemployment rate in Washingtonville is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washingtonville?
34.4% of adults in Washingtonville 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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