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West Haverstraw.
About
Life in West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw is a community of 10,663 people in New York. The median household income is $86,167, median rent runs about $1,807 per month, and median home values are around $377,200. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
West Haverstraw at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
32.4%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.4% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in West Haverstraw: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Haverstraw, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (54.8%), and 48.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.36
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 11% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in West Haverstraw
In West Haverstraw, rent runs 11% above the NY average, and home values are 11% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
58.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $437,700 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in West Haverstraw and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes West Haverstraw, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
West Haverstraw: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Haverstraw is about 3% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West 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
Commute30.4 min avg
How West Haverstraw residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Haverstraw, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 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 the area policed by the Haverstraw Town Police Department, which covers West 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)
Policed by Haverstraw Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 West 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
West Haverstraw is about 3% 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 West 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
West Haverstraw is about 3% 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
West 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 4.2 mi away · Montrose
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Cortlandt Manor
Nyack Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 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.
Education30.7% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in West Haverstraw
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West 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 nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $14,175 · 16% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
27 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
27 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayCities Near West Haverstraw
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Haverstraw FAQ
Is West Haverstraw, New York affordable?⌄
West Haverstraw's median rent is $1,803/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,301/year. Median home value is $377,200.
Is West Haverstraw, New York safe?⌄
West Haverstraw is policed by the Haverstraw Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area 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 West Haverstraw, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes West 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 West Haverstraw, New York?⌄
The cost of living in West Haverstraw is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,803/month and median household income is $86,301/year. The median home value is $377,200. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Haverstraw, New York?⌄
The average commute in West Haverstraw is 30 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