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On this page
- Key figures
- What Newburgh residents do for work
- Residents and homes in Newburgh
- Jobs data for the Newburgh area
- What a typical Newburgh household can carry
- What this means for a Newburgh loan
- Newburgh against similar places
- Nearby places compared with Newburgh
- Local background
- One common Newburgh case
- Do this before signing in Newburgh
- Nearby local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Key figures
These are Census Bureau estimates (ACS, 2020 to 2024) for the city of Newburgh, New York. A place average is context, while your finances are what a lender reads.
What Newburgh residents do for work
The Census Bureau's industry counts show where Newburgh residents earn a living: education and health care employs 25% of workers, retail 17% and arts, entertainment, lodging and food service 10%. Retail stands out: 17% of Newburgh workers, versus 11% for the median place we cover. A lender verifies the income your own job produces. Tips, overtime and commission are harder to document than a flat salary.
Looking past the median, 31% of Newburgh households earn $100,000 or more and 36% earn less than $35,000. The middle of our U.S. city set is 20% under $35,000 and 39% above $100,000, so Newburgh sits lower on the upper end.
Residents and homes in Newburgh
Half of Newburgh residents are older than 33.6. Among adults 25 and over, 20% have a four-year degree or more and 21% stopped before a high school diploma. Next to the median place in our set (37.2 years; 37% with a degree), Newburgh is younger, with schooling below the middle. These are context, not predictions: scores come from payment history, balances and length of credit, not from where you live.
Detached houses make up 28% of the homes in Newburgh; buildings with five or more units account for 22% and mobile homes for 1%. Our U.S. city median is 61% detached and 22% in large buildings. Structure type changes the emergencies people borrow for.
Jobs data for the Newburgh area
The Bureau of Labor Statistics put the unemployment rate in Orange County at 4.2% for September 2026 (not seasonally adjusted, preliminary), up 0.1 points from 4.1% a year earlier. Inside Newburgh, the ACS five-year average for 2020 to 2024 is 6.1%.
What a typical Newburgh household can carry
Divide the median income of $56,960 by twelve and a Newburgh household has about $4,747 a month before taxes. Rent at the median ($1,454) uses 31% of that; 30% would be $1,424. Apply a 36% debt-to-income test and a median-earning household in Newburgh could carry roughly $1,709 a month in total debt payments, housing included. The price-to-income ratio for housing is roughly 4.4. Lenders see your documents, not the median, so treat this as a rough benchmark.
What this means for a Newburgh loan
Housing in Newburgh is on the older side (median build year 1938). Older homes mean roofs, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work come due, and home improvement loans are common.
Renters make up most of Newburgh: only 35% of households own their homes, one of the lower shares in our 784-place U.S. city set. Renters cannot borrow against home equity, so the choice is usually between an unsecured loan, a card and help from creditors.
46% of Newburgh owners with a mortgage are cost-burdened by the Census definition, above most of the U.S. city places we track. That makes fixed, predictable payments and a clear end date more valuable than a flexible credit line.
Newburgh against similar places
Ranked against 784 U.S. city places, Newburgh shows a median household income of $56,960 (662nd highest of 784), a median gross rent of $1,454 (419th highest of 784), and a median home value of $247,900 (554th highest of 784). These ranks describe a place, not a household.
Nearby in size, and also in New York, are Poughkeepsie ($60,741 income, $1,400 rent), where Newburgh runs 6% below on income and 4% above on rent and Kiryas Joel ($50,032 income, $1,604 rent), where Newburgh runs 14% above on income and 9% below on rent. Compare the same four numbers on every offer wherever you live.
Nearby places compared with Newburgh
Distances are straight-line from the center of Newburgh. The last column shows how each place's median rent differs from Newburgh's $1,454.
| Community | Miles away | Population | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Rent vs Newburgh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmville | 2 mi | 3,399 | $120,694 | $1,656 | +$202 |
| New Windsor | 2 mi | 8,919 | $81,340 | $1,666 | +$212 |
| Beacon | 3 mi | 14,834 | $107,859 | $1,658 | +$204 |
| Gardnertown | 3 mi | 4,760 | $113,277 | $2,488 | +$1,034 |
| Vails Gate | 4 mi | 3,052 | $70,688 | $1,616 | +$162 |
| Firthcliffe | 4 mi | 5,432 | $101,250 | $1,831 | +$377 |
| Orange Lake | 5 mi | 9,784 | $109,063 | $2,290 | +$836 |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 5 mi | 3,037 | $140,208 | $1,471 | +$17 |
Households earn more at the median in 8 of the 8 neighbors, while 0 have cheaper median rent than Newburgh. Cornwall-on-Hudson has the top median income on the list ($140,208); Cornwall-on-Hudson is the cheapest place to rent ($1,471) and Gardnertown the priciest ($2,488). If a move is part of the reason for borrowing, compare the rent gap with the loan payment before you sign.
Local background
Newburgh is an Orange County city on the Hudson River with a historic district and a large stock of older housing. Health care, logistics near Stewart International Airport and commuting to jobs across the Hudson Valley support local households.
One common Newburgh case
Many people in Newburgh live here and work elsewhere, so commuting costs, parking and vehicle upkeep are fixed items in the budget. A vehicle repair is one of the most common emergency bills.
Do this before signing in Newburgh
- Confirm the license with your state regulator before sharing details; the CFPB takes complaints about lenders.
- Read your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and fix errors before you shop.
- Keep every document in one folder: disclosure, agreement, payment confirmations.
- Refuse any upfront fee. Real lenders take fees out of the loan or bill them later; the scam guide shows the common pitches.
- Run the offer checklist before you sign.
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Frequently asked questions
I own my home in Newburgh. Is a personal loan better than a HELOC?
Not always, but it keeps the house out of the deal. With 35% of Newburgh homes owner-occupied, many readers have equity; a HELOC may price lower yet is secured by the home. For a modest, one-time need, an unsecured loan is simpler. Get both quotes in writing.
Can I borrow for a car repair if I commute from Newburgh?
Yes. Get two written estimates, check whether the car is worth fixing and compare a loan with shop financing and credit union options.
Do you treat Newburgh applicants differently from anyone else?
No. Where you live inside a state does not change the questions or the rules. Only your own answers count, and lenders must follow fair-lending laws when they decide.
Who handles lender complaints for Newburgh residents?
Start with the New York financial regulator or attorney general, then the CFPB complaint portal. If you were asked to pay a fee before getting a loan, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.