The Town FilesPeekskill, New York
City in Westchester County · population 25,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,600
- Household income
- $85,954
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.8
Peekskill is a city of 25,431 people in Westchester County, New York. The median home is worth $395,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 98% of New York towns, more walkable than 97% of New York towns, more vibrant than 92% of New York towns.
How Peekskill 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 Peekskill is worth $395,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $85,954, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,036 a month. 59.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peekskill | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,036 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $85,954 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Peekskill
| People | Peekskill | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 37.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Peekskill
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peekskill since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 2, 2018 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
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 Peekskill itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Peekskill
6 public schools with 3,713 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,115 | 11.9 |
| PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 841 | 11.5 |
| HILLCREST SCHOOL | 3-5 | 542 | 12.0 |
| OAKSIDE SCHOOL | 1-3 | 521 | 12.1 |
| WOODSIDE SCHOOL | K-2 | 508 | 12.1 |
| URIAH HILL SCHOOL | PK-PK | 186 | 16.9 |
Towns near Peekskill
- Cortlandt, NY2.6 mi · 42,545 people · home $579,500
- Montrose, NY3.5 mi · 2,862 people · home $422,700
- Lake Mohegan, NY4.5 mi · 5,896 people · home $503,000
- Stony Point, NY4.8 mi · 14,813 people · home $525,900
- Croton-on-Hudson, NY5.5 mi · 8,327 people · home $712,900
- Stony Point, NY5.6 mi · 12,126 people · home $506,500
- Yorktown, NY5.6 mi · 36,569 people · home $606,800
- Highland Falls, NY5.8 mi · 3,684 people · home $353,900
Peekskill questions
Is Peekskill, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peekskill scores better for retirees than 26% of New York towns and quieter than 7%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Peekskill?
The median owner-occupied home in Peekskill is valued at $395,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,954, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,036 a month.
What is the weather like in Peekskill?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Peekskill get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peekskill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 2, 2018. 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)