At a Glance
Median Income
$101,652
$60,695 per capita
Home Value
$756,700
Zillow: $1,065,140
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.7% smoking rate
How Sleepy Hollow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sleepy Hollow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sleepy Hollow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sleepy Hollow residents earn a median household income of $101,652 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,695. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Sleepy Hollow is $756,700 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,065,140. Median rent is $1,836/month, with 31.8% 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 1938.
Education
41.4% of adults in Sleepy Hollow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sleepy Hollow has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population10,592
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density4,729/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born39.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,652
Per Capita$60,695
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C
Home Value$756,700
Rent$1,836
Ownership34.4%
Zillow$1,065,140
Housing Units4,040
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Sleepy Hollow was built in 1938.
18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
39.6% 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.