The crime rate in Blauvelt City is relatively low compared to the rest of New York City. During a standard year, the city experiences about one property crime per 1,000 residents. However, crime rates in the south part of the city are higher than in the north. In terms of safety, Blauvelt ranks in the 98th percentile of safety.
In terms of population, Blauvelt is one of the more connected cities in the state of New York. It is ahead of West Nyack, Pearl River, Nyack, Tappan, and Orangeburg in terms of broadband availability. Unlike other parts of New York, Blauvelt has both residential fiber and multiple wireless service providers.
In the 2000 census, there were 886 people living in this residential neighborhood. The majority of people were white, and the median household income was $64,375. You can see the complete census figures in Chart 130. The median house value is significantly higher than the state average.
The median gross rent in Blauvelt City is $1,742 per month, which may include some other costs associated with owning a home. This is a good indicator of the affordability of renting in the area. In Blauvelt, about 3.0% of households are renters.