Washingtonville, NY

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Washingtonville, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Washingtonville Almanac

Washingtonville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Washingtonville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Washingtonville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Washingtonville Public Libraries

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Washingtonville High Schools (2004)

WASHINGTONVILLE SHS
54 W MAIN ST
845-497-2200
Serves 1,677 students.

Washingtonville Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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