Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw, NY Area Guide
A scenic village with a thriving downtown district and stellar outdoor opportunities
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West Haverstraw is a picturesque village resting between the Lor Tor Mountain and the Hudson River. Surrounded by verdant woods, the village features New England style single-family houses and apartments for every price range. Despite only spanning two square miles, West Haverstraw has plenty to offer. The village house a vibrant commercial district with diverse restaurants serving everything from gourmet burgers to authentic pupusas. Immersed in natural beauty, residents take full advantage of the outdoor recreational opportunities in West Haverstraw. Go on a hike at the High Tor State Park or watch a colorful sunset after a day swimming in the community pool at Bowline Point Park nearby. West Haverstraw is also great for renters who want to feel like a part of the community. Residents here participate in community events like fish frys, dance parties, and food festivals year round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,608
Average: $87,099
Education
1,979
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,285
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Haverstraw has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Haverstraw, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
West Haverstraw Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
715 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- High Tor State Park
- Rockland Lake State Park
- Croton Point Nature Center
- Montrose Point State Forest
- Blue Mountain Reservation
Airports
- Westchester County
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.