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About
Life in Haverstraw
Haverstraw is a community of 12,273 people in New York. The median household income is $75,167, median rent runs about $2,114 per month, and median home values are around $361,800. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Haverstraw at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Foreign-Born
44.8%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics44.8% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Haverstraw: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Haverstraw, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (50.5%), and 57.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
42.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Haverstraw
In Haverstraw, rent runs 30% above the NY average, and home values are 15% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,818
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $453,759 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Haverstraw and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes Haverstraw, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Haverstraw: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Haverstraw is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Haverstraw Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Haverstraw residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Haverstraw, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Haverstraw runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
88.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
835.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Haverstraw Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Haverstraw, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Haverstraw is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Haverstraw, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Haverstraw is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Haverstraw has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.89" |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 4.61" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Haverstraw
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Haverstraw's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2 mi away · West Haverstraw
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 3.8 mi away · Montrose
Nyack Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Nyack
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Haverstraw
Haverstraw's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Haverstraw (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 759 students · in-state tuition $25,191 · 48% graduate · median earnings $46,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Haverstraw
Haverstraw has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
26 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
26 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Haverstraw
Hkdpl Haverstraw Village Library
85 Main Street, Haverstraw
Cities Near Haverstraw
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Haverstraw FAQ
Is Haverstraw, New York affordable?⌄
Haverstraw's median rent is $2,114/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $75,167/year. Median home value is $361,100.
Is Haverstraw, New York safe?⌄
Haverstraw's violent crime rate was 88 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 836 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Haverstraw, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes Haverstraw, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Haverstraw, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Haverstraw is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,114/month and median household income is $75,167/year. The median home value is $361,100. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Haverstraw, New York?⌄
The average commute in Haverstraw is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from