Near National AverageVery SafeWASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Washingtonville is a small town of 5,733 in New York, with a median household income of $101,146
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Washingtonville stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Washingtonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Washingtonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 103.3
Washingtonville's overall cost of living index is 103.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Washingtonville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Washingtonville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$325,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,345
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,146
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Washingtonville's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.5 /100k
Property Crime
269.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Washingtonville is served primarily by WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Washingtonville, NY
National Avg
School District
WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Washingtonville sees average highs of 34.6°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.2 inches of snow per year.
Washingtonville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Washingtonville roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $325,800 and median rent is $1,345/month.
Washingtonville's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 269.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Washingtonville are operated by WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Washingtonville, NY has a population of 5,733, a median household income of $101,146, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Washingtonville averages 34.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 44.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Washingtonville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10992.
The population of Washingtonville, New York is 5,733 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Washingtonville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $325,800, median household income $101,146, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Washingtonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
