Living in West Haverstraw, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Haverstraw · Census data 2020–2024
West Haverstraw has 10,711 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $86,301 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $377,200, the median rent is $1,803/month.
West Haverstraw at a glance
- Population
- 10,711
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,301State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $377,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,803/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is West Haverstraw a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Haverstraw
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Haverstraw the median home value is $377,200, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,803 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,873 a month in housing costs.
West Haverstraw median household income
The median household income in West Haverstraw is $86,301 and the income per person is $33,987. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Haverstraw: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,227
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.36
West Haverstraw demographics
- Population
- 10,711
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 3,153
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Haverstraw ›
Education in West Haverstraw
30.7% of adults 25 and older in West Haverstraw have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Haverstraw
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
West Haverstraw vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haverstraw | 10,711 | $86,301 | $377,200 | $1,803 |
| Thiells | 4,475 | $133,623 | $579,700 | $1,755 |
| Stony Point | 12,728 | $125,667 | $506,500 | $1,749 |
| Mount Ivy | 8,121 | $83,778 | $278,100 | $1,882 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | $422,700 | $2,244 |
| Crugers | 1,634 | $54,962 | $639,600 | $1,621 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | $447,700 | $1,850 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
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What is the median household income in West Haverstraw, NY?
The median household income in West Haverstraw is $86,301, about the same as 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 West Haverstraw?
The median home value in West Haverstraw is $377,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Haverstraw?
The median gross rent in West Haverstraw is $1,803 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is West Haverstraw, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in West Haverstraw?
The median age in West Haverstraw is 38.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Haverstraw?
The average commute to work in West Haverstraw is 30 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Haverstraw?
The unemployment rate in West Haverstraw is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Haverstraw?
30.7% of adults in West Haverstraw 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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