City safety & data profile

HaverstrawNY

Haverstraw, NY is a 12K-resident city in Rockland County with a median household income of $75,167.

Rockland County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Haverstraw, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Haverstraw has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $361,100.

Data updated 2026-07-19

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$75,167
Median income
$361,100
Median home
16.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Haverstraw

Haverstraw posts a median household income higher than 43% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 57%
by median income, US cities

Where Haverstraw income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,167 Bottom 43% higher than 43% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Haverstraw, NY beyond the headline numbers

Haverstraw sits inside Rockland County, New York, at roughly 41.20°N, -73.96°W. Population 12,187, $75,167 median household income. Median home value $361,100, median rent $2,114. Poverty rate 16.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Haverstraw's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 38.5%, then obesity at 36.1%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Haverstraw from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,187
Haverstraw
Median Income
$75,167
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$361,100
+59% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rockland County) - Haverstraw's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
342K+9%
Median Income
$109,959+29%
Median Home Value
$596,900+37%
Poverty Rate
16.2%+19%
Unemployment
5.6%-33%

Economics

Economics indicators for Haverstraw, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
Poverty Rate
16.4% +15% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 10.3%

Population

White 23.1%
African American 14.6%
Asian 2.7%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
38.5%
Obesity
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
33%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Diabetes
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.7%
Annual Checkup 78.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Haverstraw, NY? ▼
Haverstraw, NY has a population of 12,187 people, located in Rockland County, New York.
What is the median household income in Haverstraw? ▼
The median household income in Haverstraw, NY is $75,167 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
What is the median home value in Haverstraw? ▼
The median home value in Haverstraw, NY is $361,100. Median rent is $2,114/month.
What are the top health concerns in Haverstraw? ▼
The top health indicators in Haverstraw include Physical Inactivity (38.5%), Obesity (36.1%), High Blood Pressure (33%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Haverstraw? ▼
The median age in Haverstraw, NY is 38.3 years. 24.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Haverstraw, NY is located in Rockland County, New York. With a population of 12K and a $75,167 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and obesity. Safety alerts for the Haverstraw area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

West Haverstraw, NY 10K Stony Point, NY 12K New City, NY 34K Peekskill, NY 24K Ossining, NY 25K Spring Valley, NY 33K Nanuet, NY 18K Cortlandt Manor, NY 20K
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Using Haverstraw's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Haverstraw area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Rockland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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