The Town FilesHastings-on-Hudson, New York
Village in Westchester County · population 8,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $865,200
- Household income
- $193,621
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 46.3
Hastings-on-Hudson is a village of 8,590 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $865,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more upscale than 97% of New York towns, more walkable than 95% of New York towns, hipper than 95% of New York towns.
How Hastings-on-Hudson ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hastings-on-Hudson is worth $865,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $193,621, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,877 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hastings-on-Hudson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $865,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,877 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $193,621 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hastings-on-Hudson
| People | Hastings-on-Hudson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 28.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 41.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hastings-on-Hudson
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hastings-on-Hudson since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 2006 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 25, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Westchester County since 1996
Westchester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Westchester County
Westchester County had 429,582 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,317 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Hastings-on-Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Hastings-on-Hudson
6 public schools with 1,676 students, about 8.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 546 | 10.7 |
| FARRAGUT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 529 | 9.8 |
| HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 504 | 9.9 |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 47 | 2.6 |
| ZICCOLELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 26 | 1.6 |
| ZICCOLELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 24 | 2.4 |
Towns near Hastings-on-Hudson
- Dobbs Ferry, NY1.7 mi · 11,541 people · home $765,500
- Ardsley, NY2.8 mi · 5,079 people · home $829,900
- Yonkers, NY3.0 mi · 211,569 people · home $501,600
- Irvington, NY3.3 mi · 6,652 people · home $868,100
- Greenville, NY3.3 mi · 9,394 people · home $858,200
- Greenburgh, NY3.5 mi · 95,397 people · home $697,100
- Norwood, NJ3.6 mi · 5,641 people · home $709,100
- Tuckahoe, NY3.9 mi · 7,084 people · home $621,300
Hastings-on-Hudson questions
Is Hastings-on-Hudson, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hastings-on-Hudson scores better for retirees than 81% of New York towns and quieter than 16%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in Hastings-on-Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Hastings-on-Hudson is valued at $865,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $193,621, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,877 a month.
What is the weather like in Hastings-on-Hudson?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Hastings-on-Hudson get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hastings-on-Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)