Living in Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Croton-on-Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Croton-on-Hudson has 8,202 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $191,678 (123% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $712,900, the median rent is $2,274/month.
Croton-on-Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 8,202
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $191,678State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $712,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,274/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.7%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Croton-on-Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 123% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Croton-on-Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Croton-on-Hudson the median home value is $712,900, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,274 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Croton-on-Hudson median household income
The median household income in Croton-on-Hudson is $191,678 and the income per person is $93,373. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Croton-on-Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,197
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.70
Croton-on-Hudson demographics
- Population
- 8,202
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 2,969
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Croton-on-Hudson ›
Education in Croton-on-Hudson
74.7% of adults 25 and older in Croton-on-Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Croton-on-Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 30.3%
- Drive alone
- 44.3%
- Public transit
- 19.2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Croton-on-Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton-on-Hudson | 8,202 | $191,678 | $712,900 | $2,274 |
| Crugers | 1,634 | $54,962 | $639,600 | $1,621 |
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | $422,700 | $2,244 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
| Buchanan | 2,397 | $128,218 | $525,500 | $1,953 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | $447,700 | $1,850 |
| West Haverstraw | 10,711 | $86,301 | $377,200 | $1,803 |
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
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What is the median household income in Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
The median household income in Croton-on-Hudson is $191,678, 123% higher 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 Croton-on-Hudson?
The median home value in Croton-on-Hudson is $712,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Croton-on-Hudson?
The median gross rent in Croton-on-Hudson is $2,274 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Croton-on-Hudson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 123% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Croton-on-Hudson?
The median age in Croton-on-Hudson is 46.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Croton-on-Hudson?
The average commute to work in Croton-on-Hudson is 45 minutes; 30.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Croton-on-Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Croton-on-Hudson is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Croton-on-Hudson?
74.7% of adults in Croton-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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