Cost of Living in Washingtonville, NY

Population 5,723 · New York · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Washingtonville sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Washingtonville is about 35 miles north of Paterson, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Paterson's $335,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 103

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Washingtonville

The median home value in Washingtonville is $344,200 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,355/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,080/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.0°F and lows of 38.8°F. Overall, Washingtonville has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$344,200
13% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$126,157
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
3% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 79.3%
Renter-occupied 20.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,355
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,969/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.0 min
44% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.2%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
5.3%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
12.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$101,080
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,694
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.8%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 31
Female median age 44.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
38.8°F
Annual Precip
41"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607179848274625039
Low °F 171827364756615951403123
Precip" 2.442.443.253.503.354.333.304.403.893.683.043.37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
357
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,976
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Washingtonville, NY?

Washingtonville has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Washingtonville, NY?

The median gross rent in Washingtonville is $1,355 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Washingtonville?

The median home value in Washingtonville is $344,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Washingtonville?

The median household income in Washingtonville is $101,080 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Washingtonville, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Washingtonville is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Washingtonville, NY affordable?

Washingtonville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Washingtonville?

Washingtonville has average high temperatures of 60.0°F and average lows of 38.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Washingtonville at a Glance

Population
5,723
Median Income
$101,080
Home Value
$344,200
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
60.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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