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Tarrytown.
About
Life in Tarrytown
Tarrytown is a community of 11,752 people in New York. The median household income is $107,106, median rent runs about $2,121 per month, and median home values are around $685,300. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Tarrytown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
18.1%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.1% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Tarrytown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tarrytown, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (16.4%), and 10.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
23.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.5%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.14
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 31% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Tarrytown
In Tarrytown, rent runs 31% above the NY average, and home values are 62% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
57.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $894,221 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Tarrytown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westchester County, which includes Tarrytown, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Tarrytown: Westchester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Westchester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tarrytown is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tarrytown 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
Commute34.1 min avg
How Tarrytown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tarrytown, most residents drive alone to work (50%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 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 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tarrytown runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
50.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
456.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown, 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
Tarrytown is about 1% 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 Tarrytown, 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
Tarrytown is about 1% of Westchester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tarrytown has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.2"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 3.30" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.44" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.61" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.88" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tarrytown
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tarrytown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Phelps Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Sleepy Hollow
Westchester Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Valhalla
Blythedale Children's Hospital
Childrens · 3.7 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.
Education10.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tarrytown
Tarrytown's student/teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tarrytown (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,964 students · in-state tuition $5,206 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,735 students · in-state tuition $23,650 · 56% graduate · median earnings $57,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 5,701 students · in-state tuition $19,024 · 55% graduate · median earnings $48,327 (10 yrs after entry)
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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tarrytown
Tarrytown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tarrytown
Warner Library
121 North Broadway, Tarrytown
Cities Near Tarrytown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tarrytown FAQ
Is Tarrytown, New York affordable?⌄
Tarrytown's median rent is $2,121/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,106/year. Median home value is $685,300.
Is Tarrytown, New York safe?⌄
Tarrytown's violent crime rate was 51 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 456 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tarrytown, New York?⌄
Westchester County, which includes Tarrytown, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tarrytown, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Tarrytown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,121/month and median household income is $107,106/year. The median home value is $685,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tarrytown, New York?⌄
The average commute in Tarrytown is 34 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