At a Glance
Median Income
$101,652
$60,695 per capita
Home Value
$756,700
Zillow: $975,432
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 3.7% (3% 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 $975,432. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sleepy Hollow reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,800/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 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 Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,652
Per Capita$60,695
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C
Home Value$756,700
Rent$1,836
Ownership34.4%
Zillow$975,432
Housing Units4,040
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,800/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.2 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.
9.8% 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.