At a Glance
Median Income
$116,635
$72,465 per capita
Home Value
$590,600
Zillow: $740,051
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.1% smoking rate
How Cold Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cold Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cold Spring a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cold Spring residents earn a median household income of $116,635 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,465. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cold Spring is $590,600 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $740,051. Median rent is $1,734/month, with 29.5% 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 1951.
Education
69.0% of adults in Cold Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(105% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cold Spring has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,868
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,166/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,635
Per Capita$72,465
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
B+
Home Value$590,600
Rent$1,734
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$740,051
Housing Units962
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation117 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+30.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute50 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Cold Spring was founded in 1846.
The median home in Cold Spring was built in 1951.
27.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.