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Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Croton-on-Hudson - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,205
Residents
$185,718
Median income
$702,600
Median home
$2,910
Median rent (state)

Croton-on-Hudson - the verdict

Croton-on-Hudson ranks in the 97th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

97th
percentile, household income
93rd
percentile, home value
96th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Croton-on-Hudson, NY

8,205 people live in Croton-on-Hudson, New York - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $185,718 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.4%. Home values in Croton-on-Hudson run a median of $702,600, and the median resident age is 46.0 years. 72.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 4 residential building permits were authorized in Croton-on-Hudson (Slowing), down 20% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,910 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Croton-on-Hudson report an average commute of 33.7 minutes, with 43.8% driving alone and 28.1% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 88.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

8,205 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$185,718 /yr

Poverty 2.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Croton-on-Hudson compare to other US cities?

Here's how Croton-on-Hudson stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 97% higher than other cities
Home value 93% pricier than other cities
Median rent 96% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Croton-on-Hudson against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Croton-on-Hudson's strongest outlier among New York cities

Among the 1,254 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Croton-on-Hudson ranks #80 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Croton-on-Hudson only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#72 of 1,205
94th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 1,256
89th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#169 of 1,202
86th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#838 of 1,246
32nd percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#80 of 1,254
94th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

97thIncome percentile

97th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Croton-on-Hudson's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$702,600 7th percentile more affordable than 7% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Croton-on-Hudson $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Croton-on-Hudson, NY Croton-on-Hudson, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Croton-on-Hudson, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Croton-on-Hudson, NY median $185,718/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Croton-on-Hudson, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 72.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,205
Median Income
$185,718
Median Home Value
$702,600
Median Age
46.0
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,100 residents8,150 residents8,200 residents8,250 residents8,300 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,250 residents 8,282 residents ▲ +0.4%
Croton-on-Hudson's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
4
housing units authorized
Single-Family
4
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 5
2020 3
2021 4
2022 36
2023 5
2024 4

Permit volume decreased 20% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
33.7 minutes
Drive Alone
43.8%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
20.6%
Walk
3.3%
Work from Home
28.1%

Based on 4,020 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Croton-on-Hudson sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,910/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Garden City Park
8,176 people
Hornell
8,173 people
Center Moriches
8,155 people
Johnstown
8,153 people
Lake Carmel
8,090 people
Port Jefferson
8,029 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Croton-on-Hudson's 8,205 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Orono, MN
8,205 people
Bellevue, OH
8,201 people
Sans Souci, SC
8,199 people
McGregor, FL
8,198 people
Winooski, VT
8,198 people
Franklin, VA
8,212 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Croton-on-Hudson's $185,718 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dutch Island, GA
$185,750 median income
Lakewood, IL
$185,774 median income
Stone, IA
$185,809 median income
Upper Bear Creek, CO
$185,574 median income
Swall Meadows, CA
$185,913 median income
Todd Creek, CO
$185,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Croton-on-Hudson, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Croton-on-Hudson, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.7% 6.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.4% White 83.7% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 3.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.6% Two or more races 4.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Croton-on-Hudson compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Croton-on-Hudson (this city) 8,205 $185,718
Garden City Park 8,176 $135,208
Hornell 8,173 $46,321
Center Moriches 8,155 $152,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Croton-on-Hudson, NY?

What is the population of Croton-on-Hudson, NY? +

The population of Croton-on-Hudson, NY stands at 8,205 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Croton-on-Hudson, NY? +

Median annual household income in Croton-on-Hudson runs $185,718, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Croton-on-Hudson? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Croton-on-Hudson; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Croton-on-Hudson, NY? +

A typical home in Croton-on-Hudson is worth $702,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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