Apartments for rent in Newburgh, NY

Newburgh, New York is a small city with just over 28,000 residents. Families with young children should feel right at home, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, though young adults are well-represented as well. At an average age of just over 31, the city's population skews notably younger than most cities in New York. Only 32% of residents own their homes in Newburgh, as renting is more common in the city. The city boasts a relatively reasonable average rent of $1,103 per month, which is $177 less than the state average.

Newburgh has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (28%) drive themselves to work, while public transit isn't used much. Relatively few workers (4%) commute on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.

Among residents older than 25 in Newburgh, 4% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Newburgh residents work in one of two industries: retail and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, making it the top field in the city. Newburgh workers earn an average annual income of around $54K, less than the state average. Newburgh's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.