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Washingtonville, New York

Introduction to Washingtonville, New York

Washingtonville, New York, in Orange County, is 34 miles NW of White Plains, New York and 47 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village’s population is 5,851.

Washingtonville History

Washingtonville was initially known as Matthews Field. Europeans first settled in the area in 1731, after Vincent Matthews bought land from local Native Americans in 1721. John Jacques, a shoemaker, established a shop in this area in 1809. Two years later, Samuel Moffat constructed a trading post in the community, and in 1818, he built the Washington Tavern. Following the establishment of a tannery, a gristmill and a plaster mill, the community began to prosper. Samuel and John Jacques named the community Washingtonville after George Washington. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1895.

Washingtonville and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the Hudson Highlands
  • New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
  • Fahnestock State Park
  • Blue Mountain Reservation
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Washingtonville

The Orange County Firefighters Museum and the West Point Museum are some of the local museums. The Fahnestock State Park offers camping, fishing and boating opportunities. The New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site is nearby as well. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Otterkill Golf & Country Club.

Washingtonville Transportation

Stewart International is the closest major airport.

Washingtonville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Orange County Community College, Rockland Community College and Marist College.

High Points

Washingtonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWashingtonville Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWashingtonville Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Washingtonville Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Washingtonville Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Washingtonville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Washingtonville Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Washingtonville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Washingtonville, NY

Comparing Washingtonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime109
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