The Town FilesHaverstraw, New York
Village in Rockland County · population 12,323 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,100
- Household income
- $75,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.3
Haverstraw is a village of 12,323 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $361,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 96% of New York towns, more vibrant than 88% of New York towns, more of a college town than 87% of New York towns.
How 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 Haverstraw is worth $361,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $75,167, which is more affordable than 13% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,114 a month. 49.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haverstraw | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,114 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $75,167 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 49.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Haverstraw
| People | Haverstraw | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 44.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in 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 36.5 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
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haverstraw since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 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 Haverstraw itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Haverstraw
1 public school with 639 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVERSTRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 639 | 14.2 |
Towns near Haverstraw
- Congers, NY2.0 mi · 8,532 people · home $614,600
- West Haverstraw, NY3.0 mi · 10,678 people · home $377,200
- New City, NY3.0 mi · 34,135 people · home $650,700
- Croton-on-Hudson, NY3.1 mi · 8,327 people · home $712,900
- Clarkstown, NY3.3 mi · 86,855 people · home $602,100
- Thiells, NY4.0 mi · 5,240 people · home $579,700
- Ossining, NY4.2 mi · 27,551 people · home $449,100
- Montrose, NY4.2 mi · 2,862 people · home $422,700
Haverstraw questions
Is Haverstraw, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haverstraw scores better for retirees than 5% of New York towns and quieter than 1%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Haverstraw?
The median owner-occupied home in Haverstraw is valued at $361,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,167, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $2,114 a month.
What is the weather like in 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 36.5 inches of snow.
Does Haverstraw get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haverstraw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. 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)