Peekskill, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

24,075

Unemployment

5.6%

Poverty

11.6%

Median Home

$294,100

Median Income

$57,206

Median Rent

$1,407

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Peekskill SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

8.5

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Peekskill, NY Crime Report

239
Total Crimes

985.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

-60.19%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Peekskill / 100k People	New York / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	239	985.9	1,731.9	2,476.7

Violent Crime	30	123.7	358.6	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	2.9	5.0
Robbery	7	28.9	92.9	81.6
Aggravated Assault	22	90.7	229.0	250.2
Property Crime	209	862.1	1,373.3	2,109.9
Burglary	7	28.9	141.9	340.5
Larceny	196	808.5	1,166.1	1,549.5
Car Theft	6	24.7	65.3	219.9

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Peekskill, NY Cost Of Living

130
Peekskill's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Peekskill	New York	National Average
Overall	130	117	100

Services	123	108	100
Groceries	110	108	100
Health	117	101	100
Housing	151	145	100
Transportation	124	102	100
Utilities	123	97	100

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Peekskill, NY Photos

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Rankings for Peekskill in New York

Ranks #56 in Worst Places To Live In New York State

Ranks #90 in Most Dangerous Places In New York

Ranks #96 in Best Places To Live In New York

Map Of Peekskill, NY

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Population over time in Peekskill

Year	Population	% Change
2019	24,075	0.3%
2018	24,008	-0.4%
2017	24,111	0.6%
2016	23,977	0.2%
2015	23,928	0.2%
2014	23,875	0.7%
2013	23,702	0.6%
2012	23,568	0.8%
2011	23,392	0.7%
2010	23,220	-

Race / Ethnicity in Peekskill

White

29.2% (7,022)

African American

22.2% (5,350)

American Indian

0.1% (33)

Asian

2.1% (505)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (28)

Two Or More

2.8% (664)

Hispanic

43.5% (10,473)

Race	Peekskill	NY	USA
White	29.2%	55.6%	60.7%
African American	22.2%	14.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	2.1%	8.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.5%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.8%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	43.5%	19.0%	18.0%

Gender in Peekskill

Female

52.3% (12,595)

Male

47.7% (11,479)

Gender	Peekskill	NY	USA
Female	52.3%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.7%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Peekskill for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

12.0% (2,889)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (1,926)

High School / GED

25.0% (6,018)

Some College

17.0% (4,092)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (1,926)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (4,574)

Master's Degree

9.0% (2,166)

Professional Degree

1.0% (240)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (240)

Education	Peekskill	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	12.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	19.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Peekskill, New York

Less than $10,000

5.0% (120,093)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.6% (110,106)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.9% (262,976)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.1% (244,027)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.9% (310,091)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.8% (356,439)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.6% (278,852)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.8% (356,951)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.2% (197,680)

$200,000 or more

7.1% (170,281)

Income	Peekskill	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	5.0%	6.6%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.6%	4.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.9%	8.5%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.1%	7.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.9%	10.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.8%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.6%	12.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.8%	15.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.2%	8.1%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	7.1%	10.7%	7.7%