The Town FilesWest Haverstraw, New York
Village in Rockland County · population 10,678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $377,200
- Household income
- $86,301
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.4
West Haverstraw is a village of 10,678 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $377,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of New York towns, more walkable than 94% of New York towns.
How West Haverstraw ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Haverstraw is worth $377,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $86,301, which is more affordable than 18% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,803 a month. 58.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Haverstraw | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $377,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,803 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $86,301 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Haverstraw
| People | West Haverstraw | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in West Haverstraw
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 50.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Haverstraw since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 2, 2018 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in West Haverstraw itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in West Haverstraw
1 public school with 713 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HAVERSTRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-3 | 713 | 14.3 |
Towns near West Haverstraw
- Thiells, NY1.4 mi · 5,240 people · home $579,700
- Stony Point, NY1.7 mi · 12,126 people · home $506,500
- Mount Ivy, NY2.4 mi · 7,657 people · home $278,100
- Haverstraw, NY2.8 mi · 39,087 people · home $387,500
- Haverstraw, NY3.0 mi · 12,323 people · home $361,100
- Montrose, NY3.2 mi · 2,862 people · home $422,700
- Stony Point, NY3.2 mi · 14,813 people · home $525,900
- Pomona, NY3.7 mi · 3,824 people · home $767,600
West Haverstraw questions
Is West Haverstraw, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Haverstraw scores better for retirees than 5% of New York towns and quieter than 1%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in West Haverstraw?
The median owner-occupied home in West Haverstraw is valued at $377,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,301, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,803 a month.
What is the weather like in West Haverstraw?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does West Haverstraw get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Haverstraw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 2, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)