City safety & data profile

West HaverstrawNY

West Haverstraw, NY is a 10K-resident city in Rockland County with a median household income of $86,301.

Rockland County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Haverstraw, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Haverstraw has a population larger than 3% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $377,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

10K
Population
Top 97%
By size
$86,301
Median income
$377,200
Median home
17.9%
Poverty rate

The read on West Haverstraw

West Haverstraw posts a median household income higher than 57% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Haverstraw area.

Top 43%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Haverstraw

Where West Haverstraw income ranks nationally

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

$86,301 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Haverstraw, NY beyond the headline numbers

West Haverstraw sits inside Rockland County, New York, at roughly 41.21°N, -73.99°W. Population 10,421, $86,301 median household income. Median home value $377,200, median rent $1,803. Poverty rate 17.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Haverstraw's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 33.3%, then high blood pressure at 31.5%. 1 hospital in/around West Haverstraw, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
10,421
West Haverstraw
Median Income
$86,301
+27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$377,200
+66% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rockland County) - West 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 West Haverstraw, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,803/mo
Poverty Rate
17.9% +26% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.7%
Work From Home 12.1%
Public Transit 7.7%

Population

White 26.5%
African American 18.5%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
31.5%
Physical Inactivity
31.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Binge Drinking
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.4%
Diabetes
12.2%
Current Smoking
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.1%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Haverstraw, NY? ▼
West Haverstraw, NY has a population of 10,421 people, located in Rockland County, New York.
What is the median household income in West Haverstraw? ▼
The median household income in West Haverstraw, NY is $86,301 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
What is the median home value in West Haverstraw? ▼
The median home value in West Haverstraw, NY is $377,200. Median rent is $1,803/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Haverstraw? ▼
The top health indicators in West Haverstraw include Obesity (33.3%), High Blood Pressure (31.5%), Physical Inactivity (31.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Haverstraw? ▼
West Haverstraw has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Haverstraw? ▼
The median age in West Haverstraw, NY is 38.4 years. 30.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Haverstraw, NY is located in Rockland County, New York. With a population of 10K and a $86,301 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the West Haverstraw area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Haverstraw's profile

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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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