How many renters in Peekskill, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Peekskill, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.7% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.5% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Peekskill
| Share of income spent on rent | Peekskill | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±5.4 points) | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±3.5 points) | 10.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±4.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±8.1 points) | 10.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.7% (±9.2 points) | 44.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Peekskill against Westchester County, its state and the nation
| Peekskill | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±9.9 points) | 54.2% (±1.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.7% (±9.2 points) | 44.5% (±1.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.5% (±7.7 points) | 32.1% (±0.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,284 (±$18,168) | $69,175 (±$2,688) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,036 (±$125) | $1,951 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Peekskill, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Westchester County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Westchester County, Peekskill ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Peekskill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill | — | 58.7% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Village of Buchanan | 2.0 mi | 34.0% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cortlandt | 2.6 mi | 49.6% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 3.5 mi | 44.5% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crugers | 3.9 mi | 69.7% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crompond | 4.4 mi | 48.2% (±68.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mohegan | 4.5 mi | 40.1% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stony Point | 4.8 mi | 73.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Montgomery | 5.1 mi | 42.1% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Somers | 63.1% (±18.6 points) |
| 2 | Town of Ossining | 61.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 | Town of Mamaroneck | 59.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 59.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Peekskill | 58.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Eastchester | 58.6% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of North Castle | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 8 | Mount Vernon | 54.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Yonkers | 54.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 10 | White Plains | 54.4% (±5.2 points) |
| 11 | Town of Scarsdale | 54.3% (±21.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Peekskill
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Peekskill, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Peekskill beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Peekskill, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Peekskill
Are renters in Peekskill rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Peekskill pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Peekskill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Peekskill, NY spends 36.5% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peekskill city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peekskill city, Westchester County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peekskill city, Westchester County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Peekskill city, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:56979, in state:36 county:119).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Peekskill at a glance
- Median rent in Peekskill
- Rent by bedrooms in Peekskill
- Renters and owners in Peekskill
- Income and affordability in Peekskill
- Home values in Peekskill
- Homeowner costs in Peekskill
- Property taxes in Peekskill
- Types of homes in Peekskill
- Bedrooms in Peekskill
- Age of homes in Peekskill
- Vacancy rate in Peekskill
- Heating fuel in Peekskill
- Commute and cars in Peekskill
- Crime reported to police in Peekskill
- Population growth in Peekskill
- How long people stay in Peekskill
- Crowding and facilities in Peekskill
- New York landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Westchester County
- New York places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in New York