West Haverstraw, New York
Village · Population 10,804 · #80 in New York
About West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw is a close-knit town in southern New York counting 10,804 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, West Haverstraw is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.52 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,108 residents per square mile.
📰 West Haverstraw News Today
- West Haverstraw, New York DailyVoice.com · Aug 17
- Townhouse project under review in West Haverstraw Westfair Communications · Aug 5
- Fire truck crashes into apartment building in West Haverstraw, Rockland County ABC7 New York · Jul 2
- 6 hurt when fire department vehicle slams into West Haverstraw, N.Y. home CBS News · Jul 2
- West Haverstraw NY fire destroys former textile building Lohud · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Haverstraw Unique
- The only place in America named West Haverstraw — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,804.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West Haverstraw
- 3 Boys From Italy
- Original Italian Pizza — italian
- Original Italian Pizza (OIP) — italian
- P&D Seafood — seafood
- Vito & Ariel Pizzeria & Deli — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Haverstraw
- High Tor State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Minisceongo Creek Estuarine Research Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Haverstraw African American Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Haverstraw
- WEST HAVERSTRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Helen Hayes Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)10,804
Rank in state#80 of 595
Land area1.52 sq mi
Density7,108/sq mi
Coordinates41.2063, -73.9868