At a Glance
Median Income
$91,042
$48,688 per capita
Home Value
$376,800
Zillow: $499,192
Median Rent
$1,895/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Peekskill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peekskill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peekskill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peekskill residents earn a median household income of $91,042 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,688. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Peekskill is $376,800 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,192. Median rent is $1,895/month, with 33.0% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Peekskill reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 862/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Peekskill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peekskill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population25,484
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density5,872/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$48,688
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
A
Home Value$376,800
Rent$1,895
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$499,192
Housing Units11,677
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property862/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary29/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries45
Did You Know?
Peekskill was founded in 1816.
The median home in Peekskill was built in 1963.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.
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