New York · Metropolitan Area
Peekskill is a small city in New York with a population of 25,484. Residents earn $91,042 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Peekskill receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Peekskill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Peekskill is $91,042, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Peekskill is $376,800, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,895 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Peekskill is below the national average at 224 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 785 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Peekskill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 59.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.5% |
| 202% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,042 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% 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 | 5.47% |
| Commute Time | 39.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $376,800 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $499,192 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $243 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,895 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,733 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.47% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Total Violent | 224.2/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.3/100K |
| Robbery | 45.7/100K |
| Assault | 170.2/100K |
| Total Property | 784.8/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 91.4/100K |
| Theft | 681.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 12.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 201 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2874°N, 73.9236°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,872/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| 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 | 39.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |