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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5366°N, 73.7479°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Albany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0406 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Castleton-on-Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").