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Castleton-on-Hudson, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,524 Population 2,146/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $38,485 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $355,430 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $1,148/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
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: $355,430
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
1% below
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
1,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
8% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

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
361%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B
3.1 / 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 13.0% (261% 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 $355,430. 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.

Safety & Crime

Castleton-on-Hudson reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.

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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$38,485
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,800
Rent$1,148
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$355,430
Housing Units681
Rent Burden37.2%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property1,535/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.