New York · Metropolitan Area
Sleepy Hollow is a small city in New York with a population of 10,592. Residents earn $101,652 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sleepy Hollow receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sleepy Hollow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sleepy Hollow is $101,652, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Sleepy Hollow among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Sleepy Hollow is $756,700, making it a premium housing market at 168% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,836 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 75.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sleepy Hollow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 39.5% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| 351% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,652 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,695 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% 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 | 2.73% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |
| Census Median | $756,700 |
| 168% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $975,432 |
| Median List Price | $997,000 |
| Median List Price | $997,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $881 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,836 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,331 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.73% |
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0975°N, 73.8696°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,729/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.8% |