Peekskill, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Peekskill is a New York city with a population of approximately 25,442, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $526,914. Median household income is $86,695.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,442 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $526,914 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $86,695 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 38.2 minutes
  • Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,442

Source: Census ACS

$526,914

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$86,695

Source: Census ACS

38.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

60

Source: Walk Score

124 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Westchester County (county-level results)

63%
37%
Democrat 287,434
Republican 167,795
Leans D+26.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 39/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 18.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 60/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.8

Location

Peekskill, NY (41.2937, -73.9026)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.