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Living in
Newburgh.
About
Life in Newburgh
Living in Newburgh means being part of a densely urban, multilingual community with serious economic challenges alongside genuine historical character. Winters are cold and damp with up to 37 inches of snow, summers are hot and humid, and you'll get roughly 191 sunny days annually—typical Hudson Valley weather with real seasonal variation. The commute to NYC jobs averages 25 minutes, and Stewart International Airport is nearby for regional travel.
Newburgh at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Foreign-Born
24.4%
Broadband Internet
87.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Newburgh: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newburgh, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.2%), and 42.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
27.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
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 10% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Newburgh
In Newburgh, rent runs 10% below the NY average, and home values are 42% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,949
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
34.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
11.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $404,050 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above NY average
Unemployment in Newburgh
Unemployment in Newburgh is 0.6 percentage points higher than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Newburgh Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.5 min avg
How Newburgh residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newburgh, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 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 155% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newburgh runs 155% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
838.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,544.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newburgh Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Newburgh, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $149,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,000 |
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
Orange County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Newburgh, is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newburgh has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.2"
Annual Snowfall
44.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 16°F | 2.98" |
| Feb | 39°F | 17°F | 2.67" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.55" |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 3.69" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 4.48" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 4.29" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 4.70" |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.23" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 3.63" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newburgh
Newburgh has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Montefiore St Luke's Cornwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Keller Ach (west Point)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 7.5 mi away · West Point
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Poughkeepsie
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.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newburgh
Newburgh's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Newburgh
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,148 students · in-state tuition $45,630 · 63% graduate · median earnings $75,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newburgh
Newburgh has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
47 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newburgh
Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand Street, Newburgh
Cities Near Newburgh
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newburgh?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newburgh FAQ
Is Newburgh, New York affordable?⌄
Newburgh's median rent is $1,454/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $56,960/year. Median home value is $247,900.
Is Newburgh, New York safe?⌄
Newburgh's violent crime rate was 838 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newburgh, New York?⌄
Newburgh has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newburgh, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Newburgh is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,454/month and median household income is $56,960/year. The median home value is $247,900. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newburgh, New York?⌄
The average commute in Newburgh is 26 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