Living in Ossining, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ossining · Census data 2020–2024
Ossining has 26,950 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $103,573 (20% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $449,100, the median rent is $2,154/month.
Ossining at a glance
- Population
- 26,950
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $103,573State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $449,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,154/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Ossining a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ossining
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ossining the median home value is $449,100, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,154 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,206 a month in housing costs.
Ossining median household income
The median household income in Ossining is $103,573 and the income per person is $47,293. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ossining: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,661
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.74
Ossining demographics
- Population
- 26,950
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 9,219
- Foreign-born
- 37%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ossining ›
Education in Ossining
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Ossining have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ossining
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 53.4%
- Public transit
- 14.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Ossining vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | $449,100 | $2,154 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Upper Nyack | 1,991 | $188,125 | $719,000 | $2,393 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
| Congers | 8,275 | $147,000 | $614,600 | $2,239 |
| Haverstraw | 12,325 | $75,167 | $361,100 | $2,114 |
| Croton-on-Hudson | 8,202 | $191,678 | $712,900 | $2,274 |
| Valley Cottage | 9,165 | $133,117 | $544,100 | $2,037 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
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What is the median household income in Ossining, NY?
The median household income in Ossining is $103,573, 20% 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 Ossining?
The median home value in Ossining is $449,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ossining?
The median gross rent in Ossining is $2,154 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Ossining, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Ossining?
The median age in Ossining is 40.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ossining?
The average commute to work in Ossining is 36 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ossining?
The unemployment rate in Ossining is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ossining?
37.4% of adults in Ossining 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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