Peekskill, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Peekskill, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,431 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4565.1 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,686 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Peekskill grew by 5.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,431 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Peekskill is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.1% of residents. That is 0.9 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,181 20.4% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,885 23.1% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,716 22.5% +1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,856 15.2% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Peekskill and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% New York 51.3%
- Men 49.5% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Peekskill has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,258 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Peekskill is about the same as in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $359,804 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,036 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Peekskill is about 14.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,036 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Peekskill spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 276 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.1 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.3 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 276 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,559 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,490 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,273 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Peekskill is 33 minutes, longer than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Peekskill has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Peekskill has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Peekskill | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Peekskill, New York.
What is the population of Peekskill, New York?
About 25,431 people live in Peekskill, New York, in 10,686 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Peekskill, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Peekskill, New York has 4,565 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 53 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Peekskill, New York?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($359,804 against $86,258), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,036 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Peekskill, New York?
Unemployment in Peekskill, New York is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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