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Peekskill, NY

Founded 1816Westchester CountyElev. 39 m
Population
25,484
Median home
$376,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Peekskill

With about 25,484 residents, Peekskill is one of New York's notable places. Peekskill was founded in 1816 and sits in Westchester County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $91,042. Homes carry a median value of $376,800, and about 58% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (46.2%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 40 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,484
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$91,042
Per-capita income
$48,688
Poverty rate
10%
High-school grad or higher
86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg. commute
39.8 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White31.9%
Hispanic or Latino46.2%
Black17.4%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.7%
Service19.9%
Sales & office19%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%
Production, transportation & material moving6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$376,800
Median gross rent
$1,895/mo
Owner-occupied
58.4%
Median year built
1963
Households
10,806
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Peekskill has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
HILLCREST SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
OAKSIDE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–3
WOODSIDE SCHOOLElementary
URIAH HILL SCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% below national
Peekskill254
New York401
United States386
↑ 105% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% below national
Peekskill914
New York1,868
United States1,952
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Peekskill Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

1 facility in Peekskill report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Colors & Effects Usa Llc - Peekskill Facility · Westchester County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Westchester County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Peekskill is in Westchester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Peekskill was founded in 1816 and sits in Westchester County. Elevation ~39 m.

Map of Peekskill
Peekskill, NY
Where Peekskill is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Drum Hill High SchoolUS Post Office--PeekskillStandard HouseNelson, Thomas, HousePeekskill Presbyterian ChurchSt. Peter's Episcopal ChurchPeekskill Freight DepotFord Administration Building
Notable people from Peekskill
Mel GibsonStanley TucciPaul ReubensGeorge PatakiT. Coraghessan BoyleHilton ArmstrongBenjamin CivilettiDonal GibsonLynn AbbeyChauncey Depew
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Nearby cities
Ossining (10 mi)Kiryas Joel (13 mi)Spring Valley (14 mi)Newburgh (16 mi)White Plains (20 mi)Harrison (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Peekskill, NY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Peekskill, New York.

David Green
Peekskill · New York County · 10566
James T Johnson
Peekskill · Westchester County · 10566

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Peekskill — frequently asked

What is the population of Peekskill, New York?
Peekskill has a population of about 25,484, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Peekskill?
The median home value in Peekskill is $376,800, and the median gross rent is $1,895/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Peekskill safe? What is the crime rate?
Peekskill Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 254 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Peekskill face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Westchester County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Peekskill?
Peekskill has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Peekskill?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Peekskill. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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