salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,560 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 144 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Haverstraw?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Haverstraw
| Size | West Haverstraw | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,718 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,094 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,686 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Haverstraw overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Haverstraw, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Haverstraw
Life in West Haverstraw
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Haverstraw?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $628 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $377,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Haverstraw, NY?
Renting in West Haverstraw costs a median of about $1,989 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in West Haverstraw?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,560 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Haverstraw cheap or expensive?
West Haverstraw is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $93,076. It ranks 144th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Haverstraw?
The median homeowner in West Haverstraw pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.65% of the median home value.
Is West Haverstraw more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Haverstraw?
The median home value in West Haverstraw is $377,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,711 people live in West Haverstraw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.