Living in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castleton-on-Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Castleton-on-Hudson has 1,591 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $52,056 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $222,600, the median rent is $1,166/month.
Castleton-on-Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 1,591
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,056State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $222,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,166/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Castleton-on-Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 19.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castleton-on-Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castleton-on-Hudson the median home value is $222,600, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,825 a month in housing costs.
Castleton-on-Hudson median household income
The median household income in Castleton-on-Hudson is $52,056 and the income per person is $40,379. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Castleton-on-Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 755
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.18
Castleton-on-Hudson demographics
- Population
- 1,591
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 687
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castleton-on-Hudson ›
Education in Castleton-on-Hudson
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Castleton-on-Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castleton-on-Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 19.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Castleton-on-Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton-on-Hudson | 1,591 | $52,056 | $222,600 | $1,166 |
| East Greenbush | 6,581 | $118,393 | $303,400 | $1,753 |
| Ravena | 3,243 | $77,217 | $209,100 | $1,122 |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | $98,364 | $239,400 | $1,188 |
| New Baltimore | 298 | $85,461 | $343,200 | — |
| Nassau | 1,058 | $84,781 | $239,200 | $1,073 |
| Rensselaer | 9,287 | $70,080 | $208,900 | $1,219 |
| Valatie | 1,796 | $100,461 | $325,100 | $842 |
| Albany | 100,492 | $61,986 | $234,700 | $1,216 |
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What is the median household income in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY?
The median household income in Castleton-on-Hudson is $52,056, 39% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The median home value in Castleton-on-Hudson is $222,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The median gross rent in Castleton-on-Hudson is $1,166 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Castleton-on-Hudson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 19.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The median age in Castleton-on-Hudson is 41.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The average commute to work in Castleton-on-Hudson is 30 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Castleton-on-Hudson is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castleton-on-Hudson?
31.4% of adults in Castleton-on-Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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