Castleton-on-Hudson, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,524 Population 2,146/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $38,485 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $375,442 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $1,148/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Castleton-on-Hudson, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$38,485 per capita
Home Value
$210,800
25% below
Zillow: $375,442
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
1% below
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
431% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Castleton-on-Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castleton-on-Hudson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
75%
Rent
99%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
531%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castleton-on-Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castleton-on-Hudson residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,485. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,137 business establishments, including 990 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castleton-on-Hudson is $210,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,442. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

31.0% of adults in Castleton-on-Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Castleton-on-Hudson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,524
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2,146/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$38,485
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,800
Rent$1,148
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$375,442
Housing Units681
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,276/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation154 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Castleton-on-Hudson was founded in 1827.
The median home in Castleton-on-Hudson was built in 1938.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.