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Ossining.
About
Life in Ossining
Living in Ossining means joining a diverse, family-oriented community that's solidly middle to upper-middle class—median household income sits around $104,000, and the unemployment rate is low at 3.3%. The town straddles the Hudson River, giving you that scenic waterfront feel, though you're paying for it: median home values around $449,000 and rent averaging $2,154 monthly reflect the Westchester premium. The commute to Manhattan or other job centers runs about 37 minutes on average, which is reasonable for the region but something to factor into your daily routine.
Ossining at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
37.0%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.0% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Ossining: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ossining, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (39.7%), and 40.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Ossining
In Ossining, rent runs 33% above the NY average, and home values are 6% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
51.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Ossining and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ossining is 1.2 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ossining Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute36.1 min avg
How Ossining residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ossining, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ossining runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
112
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
608.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ossining Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westchester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westchester County, which includes Ossining, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | $10,950 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $92.6M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Strong Wind | $397,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $933,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Westchester County, county-wide
Ossining is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westchester County, which includes Ossining, is typically good — 301 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
301
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westchester County, county-wide
Ossining is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ossining has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.89" |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 4.61" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ossining
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ossining's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Phelps Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Sleepy Hollow
Nyack Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Nyack
Westchester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Valhalla
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ossining
Ossining's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ossining (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 3,197 students · in-state tuition $9,016 · 67% graduate · median earnings $53,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,362 students · in-state tuition $46,340 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 759 students · in-state tuition $25,191 · 48% graduate · median earnings $46,746 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ossining
Ossining has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
24 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
24 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
30 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ossining
Ossining Public Library
53 Croton Avenue, Ossining
Cities Near Ossining
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ossining FAQ
Is Ossining, New York affordable?⌄
Ossining's median rent is $2,154/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $103,573/year. Median home value is $449,100.
Is Ossining, New York safe?⌄
Ossining's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 609 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ossining, New York?⌄
Ossining has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ossining, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Ossining is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,154/month and median household income is $103,573/year. The median home value is $449,100. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ossining, New York?⌄
The average commute in Ossining is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from