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Peekskill, NY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca

Working remotely from Peekskill

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. Appreciate any input.

17 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Luca

Best areas to explore in Peekskill?

Just moved here 1 months ago and The median home value here is around $376,800, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $376,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Household incomes average arou...

3 replies 0 upvotes qa
Leonardo Hall

Best kept secrets of Peekskill, NY

First post here. I've been here for 19 years and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather...

8 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Austin M.

The good and bad of living in Peekskill

So, The median home value here is around $376,800, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks in advance!

6 replies 13 upvotes living
Bobby M.

Peekskill job market vs Minneapolis

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. Homes are going for about $376,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Peekskill sits at 123.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's no...

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Ian Brooks

Should I move to Peekskill or stay in Minneapolis?

We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. With a population of 25,484, Peekskill is a smaller city. Median household income is $91,042, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low....

10 replies 6 upvotes moving
Addison T.

Most overrated things about Peekskill

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Peekskill sits at 123.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Prope...

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Ian Brooks

Best coffee shops in Peekskill?

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Peekskill sits at 123.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Piper K.

What surprised you most about Peekskill?

Hi all, I've been here for 4 years and Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. Household incomes average around $91,042 in Peekskill. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has i...

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Eleanor

Moving to Peekskill for work -advice?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $376,800, which seems about average. With a population of 25,484, Peekskill is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you g...

5 replies 21 upvotes moving
Luca

Is Peekskill good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $91,042, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Maya

Things Peekskill needs to improve

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,895 for rent here. Median household income is $91,042, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $91,042 in Peekskill. Crime rate is something to consider -Peekskill sits at 123.8 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

17 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Elizabeth

What to expect moving to Peekskill?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Bobby M.

Thinking about relocating to Peekskill from Tucson

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Homes are going for about $376,800 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene h...

8 replies 28 upvotes moving
Luca

Rent vs buy in Peekskill -what makes sense?

Hello, Household incomes average around $91,042 in Peekskill. With a population of 25,484, Peekskill is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $376,800, which seems about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still...

7 replies 6 upvotes housing
Charlotte Rogers

Job hunting in Peekskill -tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $376,800, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. Rent is about $1,895/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

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Alexa Peterson

Most overrated things about Peekskill

Hey folks, I'm a 32-year-old HR manager and Homes are going for about $376,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,484 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this?

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Luca

Is it worth buying in Peekskill?

Random thought, Been living here since 2011. Household incomes average around $91,042 in Peekskill. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation?

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