About West Point
Set in the southern part of New York, West Point is a small unincorporated community.
West Point holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 18.43 square miles.
📰 West Point News Today
- West Point Welcomes 62nd Superintendent – August 17, 2026 United States Military Academy West Point · Aug 17
- Superintendent Change of Command Ceremony [Image 1 of 5] DVIDS · Aug 18
- USMA Superintendent Change of Command [Image 3 of 5] DVIDS · Aug 18
- Hegseth Tells West Point Cadets They Are Ready to Lead U.S. Department of War (.gov) · May 23
- West Point Announces New Dean of Academic Board - August 7, 2026 United States Military Academy West Point · Aug 7
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What Makes West Point Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named West Point — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Keller Ach (West Point) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area18.43 sq mi
Coordinates41.3607, -74.0198