At a Glance
Median Income
$185,718
$83,933 per capita
Home Value
$702,600
Zillow: $797,031
Median Rent
$2,370/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Croton-on-Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Croton-on-Hudson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Croton-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
Croton-on-Hudson residents earn a median household income of $185,718 , which is 147% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,933. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Croton-on-Hudson is $702,600 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $797,031. Median rent is $2,370/month, with 22.4% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Croton-on-Hudson reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
72.2% of adults in Croton-on-Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Croton-on-Hudson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,205
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,749/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$185,718
Per Capita$83,933
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A+
Home Value$702,600
Rent$2,370
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$797,031
Housing Units3,131
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute47 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Croton-on-Hudson was built in 1957.
20.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.