Living in Peekskill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peekskill · Census data 2020–2024
Peekskill has 25,625 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $85,954 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $395,600, the median rent is $2,036/month.
Peekskill at a glance
- Population
- 25,625
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $85,954State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $395,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,036/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Peekskill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Peekskill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peekskill the median home value is $395,600, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,036 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,796 a month in housing costs.
Peekskill median household income
The median household income in Peekskill is $85,954 and the income per person is $45,565. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Peekskill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,572
- Owner-occupied
- 59.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.36
Peekskill demographics
- Population
- 25,625
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 10,777
- Foreign-born
- 29.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peekskill ›
Education in Peekskill
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Peekskill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peekskill
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 9.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Peekskill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill | 25,625 | $85,954 | $395,600 | $2,036 |
| Buchanan | 2,397 | $128,218 | $525,500 | $1,953 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | $447,700 | $1,850 |
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | $422,700 | $2,244 |
| Crugers | 1,634 | $54,962 | $639,600 | $1,621 |
| Crompond | 2,418 | $209,569 | $619,400 | — |
| Lake Mohegan | 5,468 | $162,321 | $503,000 | $2,875 |
| Fort Montgomery | 2,422 | $84,570 | $330,000 | $1,867 |
| Croton-on-Hudson | 8,202 | $191,678 | $712,900 | $2,274 |
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What is the median household income in Peekskill, NY?
The median household income in Peekskill is $85,954, about the same as 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 Peekskill?
The median home value in Peekskill is $395,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Peekskill?
The median gross rent in Peekskill is $2,036 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Peekskill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Peekskill?
The median age in Peekskill is 41.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Peekskill?
The average commute to work in Peekskill is 37 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peekskill?
The unemployment rate in Peekskill is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peekskill?
37.8% of adults in Peekskill 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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