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Peekskill, New York

city · Westchester County

At a glance

25,625
Population
$395,600
Median home value (all homes)
30% above U.S. median
$526,914
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,036/mo
Median rent
51% above U.S. median
$85,954
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
37.2 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
82.54%
Locations with fiber available
6.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 124 — 24% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities25% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost42% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates84.1%
College graduates37.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Peekskill Economic Development
The City of Peekskill's Office of Economic Development (OED) assists businesses seeking a new location as well as those currently operating in the city. It is an office of the Department of Planning and Development dedicated to growing the economy of the City of Peekskill through aggressive and effective programs and services that result in business attraction, creation, retention, expansion and transition.
region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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