Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Peekskill
Peekskill, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,108
Population
24,191
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Enjoy easy access to the city and the woods from this idyllic riverside community
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River
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Scenic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Rail Service
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Metro Rail
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MTA
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Peekskill is a charming small city positioned about forty miles north of Manhattan on the east bank of the Hudson River. The community hosts a thriving Downtown district loaded with locally-owned specialty shops, eclectic restaurants, and entertainment venues—Swing by the Peekskill Farmers’ Market at the center of town for the freshest produce and groceries around, grab a drink at the Quiet Man Public House, or catch a show at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater.
One of the city’s most notable features is its access to nature: the sprawling Depew Park sits on the south side of town, providing an expansive network of trails to explore the natural splendor of the region. Bear Mountain State Park sits directly across the river, providing gorgeous scenery and putting outdoor adventures just a short drive away. The location makes Peekskill an ideal spot for commuters seeking a rustic home environment, especially with MTA rail service making the trip to New York City only about an hour each way.
Explore the City
You can sit and enjoy the sun and views or maybe go on a boat ride at Riverwalk in Peekskill.
Residents love the sites and sounds of Riverwalk in Peekskill, NY.
Paramount Theatre is a popular destination for live music & performing arts in Peekskill.
In Peekskill there are many local shops and stores to choose from.
Historic Peekskill lies on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River.
Blue Mountain Reservation is a 1,538-acre park in Peekskill, NY.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,175
Average: $101,607
Education
7,096
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,054
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Peekskill, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Peekskill, NY is $1,941 for a studio, $2,063 for one bedroom, $2,739 for two bedrooms, and $3,534 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peekskill has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,063/month
766 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,248/month
614 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Peekskill, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
859 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,167 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Montrose Point State Forest
- Trailside Museums and Zoo
- Hunter Brook Preserve
- Bear Mountain State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Westchester County
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.