City safety & data profile

PeekskillNY

Peekskill, NY is a 24K-resident city in Westchester County with a median household income of $85,954.

Westchester County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Peekskill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Peekskill has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $395,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$85,954
Median income
$395,600
Median home
11.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Peekskill

Peekskill posts a median household income higher than 56% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 44%
by median income, US cities

Where Peekskill income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,954 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Peekskill, NY beyond the headline numbers

Peekskill sits inside Westchester County, New York, at roughly 41.29°N, -73.92°W. Population 24,043, $85,954 median household income. Median home value $395,600, median rent $2,036. Poverty rate 11.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Peekskill's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.3%, then high blood pressure at 29%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Peekskill from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,043
Peekskill
Median Income
$85,954
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$395,600
+74% vs avg
Median Age
41.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westchester County) - Peekskill's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1000K+5%
Median Income
$118,976+45%
Median Home Value
$663,200+28%
Poverty Rate
9%-5%
Unemployment
6.1%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Peekskill, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,036/mo
Poverty Rate
11.9% -16% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.8%
Work From Home 10.4%
Public Transit 9.5%

Population

White 38.7%
African American 13.6%
Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
High Blood Pressure
29%
Obesity
28.4%
Physical Inactivity
24.4%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Diabetes
10.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%
Current Smoking
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.8%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Peekskill, NY? ▼
Peekskill, NY has a population of 24,043 people, located in Westchester County, New York.
What is the median household income in Peekskill? ▼
The median household income in Peekskill, NY is $85,954 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
What is the median home value in Peekskill? ▼
The median home value in Peekskill, NY is $395,600. Median rent is $2,036/month.
What are the top health concerns in Peekskill? ▼
The top health indicators in Peekskill include Short Sleep Duration (38.3%), High Blood Pressure (29%), Obesity (28.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Peekskill? ▼
The median age in Peekskill, NY is 41.8 years. 37.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Peekskill, NY is located in Westchester County, New York. With a population of 24K and a $85,954 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Peekskill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Peekskill's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Peekskill area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westchester County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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