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Peekskill.
About
Life in Peekskill
If you're considering Peekskill, understand that you're looking at a genuine Hudson River community with real urban density packed into 5.5 square miles—everyone lives in urban areas here, which means walkability and neighbors but also less elbow room. The median home value around $396,000 and median rent near $2,000 reflects its position as an accessible alternative to closer NYC suburbs, though the median household income of $86,000 suggests you'll be paying Westchester prices. The commute to the city averages 40 minutes via Metro-North, which is reasonable but not insignificant if you're working downtown regularly.
Peekskill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
29.9%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.9% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Peekskill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Peekskill, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (49.1%), and 40.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.9%
of households
Married Couples
39.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
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 26% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Peekskill
In Peekskill, rent runs 26% above the NY average, and home values are 7% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,842
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $516,136 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Peekskill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Peekskill is 1.1 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 Peekskill 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
Commute37.2 min avg
How Peekskill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Peekskill, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Peekskill runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
572.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Peekskill 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 Peekskill, 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
Peekskill 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 Peekskill, 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
Peekskill is about 3% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Peekskill has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 17°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 3.04" |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.90" |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.52" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.72" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.31" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.60" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.63" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Peekskill
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Peekskill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Cortlandt Manor
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 3 mi away · Montrose
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.1 mi away · West Haverstraw
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.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Peekskill
Peekskill's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Peekskill (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $14,175 · 16% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Peekskill
Peekskill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
32 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
33 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Peekskill
The Field Library
4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill
Cities Near Peekskill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Peekskill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Peekskill FAQ
Is Peekskill, New York affordable?⌄
Peekskill's median rent is $2,036/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $85,954/year. Median home value is $395,600.
Is Peekskill, New York safe?⌄
Peekskill's violent crime rate was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 572 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Peekskill, New York?⌄
Peekskill has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Peekskill, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Peekskill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,036/month and median household income is $85,954/year. The median home value is $395,600. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Peekskill, New York?⌄
The average commute in Peekskill is 37 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