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Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Westchester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,205 Population 1,749/sq mi density
$185,718 Median Income $83,933 per capita
$702,600 Home Value $797,031 Zillow
$2,370 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$185,718 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$702,600 home value, $2,370/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$185,718
147% above
$83,933 per capita
Home Value
$702,600
149% above
Zillow: $797,031
Median Rent
$2,370/mo
104% above
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
114% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
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)

Income
247%
Home Value
249%
Rent
204%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
214%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
59%
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.