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Cost of living in West Point summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Point. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Point is 174 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Point is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median income in West Point is $135,333.
West Point's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Point Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Point | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 326 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Point, NY Weather
The average high in West Point is 61.3° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 82.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.0 inches of precipitation each year with 35.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Point |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Point Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Point
The current population in West Point is 6,349. The population has decreased 32.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,349 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 6,549 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 6,386 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 6,386 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,328 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,379 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 6,670 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 6,536 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 6,830 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,892 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 7,013 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 7,286 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 7,570 | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 9,449 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Point
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West Point is:
69.2% White with 4,395 White residents.
7.5% African American with 476 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 229 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 25 Other residents.
7.7% Two Or More with 492 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 732 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Point
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West Point is 42.4% female with 2,694 female residents.
West Point is 57.6% male with 3,655 male residents.
| Gender | West Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 57.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Point for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in West Point completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in West Point completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in West Point completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in West Point completed some college.
6.0% of adults in West Point completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in West Point completed bachelor's degree.
34.0% of adults in West Point completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in West Point completed professional degree.
13.0% of adults in West Point completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 34.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Point, New York
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0.0% of households in West Point earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in West Point earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.0% of households in West Point earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.0% of households in West Point earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in West Point earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.7% of households in West Point earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.4% of households in West Point earn $75,000 to $99,999.
37.0% of households in West Point earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.6% of households in West Point earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.6% of households in West Point earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.0% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 37.0% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
