New York · Metropolitan Area
Croton-on-Hudson is a small city in New York with a population of 8,205. Residents earn $185,718 per year, which is 147% above the national average.
Based on current data, Croton-on-Hudson receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Croton-on-Hudson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Croton-on-Hudson is $185,718, which is significantly higher than the national average — 147% above $75,149. This places Croton-on-Hudson among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Croton-on-Hudson is $702,600, making it a premium housing market at 149% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,370 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Croton-on-Hudson is a highly educated community — 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Croton-on-Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 82.2% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.8% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $185,718 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $83,933 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
| Commute Time | 46.9 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
| Census Median | $702,600 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $797,031 |
| Median List Price | $837,450 |
| Median List Price | $837,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $536 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,370 |
| 104% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2097°N, 73.9012°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 72.2% |
| 114% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 46.9 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |