West Haverstraw

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West Haverstraw, NY

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A scenic village with a thriving downtown district and stellar outdoor opportunities

Community Restaurants Rural River Outdoors

West Haverstraw is a picturesque village resting between the Lor Tor Mountain and the Hudson River. Surrounded by verdant woods, the village features New England style single-family houses and apartments for every price range. Despite only spanning two square miles, West Haverstraw has plenty to offer. The village house a vibrant commercial district with diverse restaurants serving everything from gourmet burgers to authentic pupusas. Immersed in natural beauty, residents take full advantage of the outdoor recreational opportunities in West Haverstraw. Go on a hike at the High Tor State Park or watch a colorful sunset after a day swimming in the community pool at Bowline Point Park nearby. West Haverstraw is also great for renters who want to feel like a part of the community. Residents here participate in community events like fish frys, dance parties, and food festivals year round.

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Haverstraw Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

742 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • High Tor State Park
  • Rockland Lake State Park
  • Croton Point Nature Center
  • Montrose Point State Forest
  • Blue Mountain Reservation

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • New York Stewart International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.