Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The Peekskill Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
The Peekskill Museum
Museum
Lincoln Depot Museum
Museum
Timp-Torne Trail
Attraction
Cortlandt Lanes
Bowling Alley
Dunderberg Spiral Railway
Attraction
Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center
Cinema
carousel
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
Peekskill Station Deli
Fast Food
Sunset House
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Maple Avenue Deli
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Montrose Deli
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sprout Brook Deli
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Muriel H. Morabito Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Lepore Park
Park
Riverfront Green
Park
Peekskill Waterfront Park
Park
Pugsley Park
Park
Pugsley Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Fort Hill Park
Park
Fort Hill Park
Park
Depew Park
Park
Annsville Preserve Park
Park
Charles Point Park
Park
Beecher Park
Park
Lents Cove Park
Park
Blue Mountain Reservation
Park
Sprout Brook Park
Park
Cortlandt Dog Park
Park
Sprout Brook Park
Park
Furnace Brook Headwater Preserve
Park
Montrose Point State Forest
Park
Verplanck Waterfront Park
Park
Georges Island Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Beach Shopping Center
Mall
Buchanan Shell & Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Buchanan Home Center
Home Improvement
Montrose Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Barnes & Noble
Books
DSW Shoes
Shoes
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Down Cycles
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in Peekskill.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
WASHINGTON ST @ SOUTH ST
Bus Stop
SOUTH ST @ DEPEW ST
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ HUDSON AVE
Bus Stop
SOUTH ST @ UNION AVE
Bus Stop
NELSON AVE @ MAIN STREET
Bus Stop
CENTRAL AVE @ S DIVISION ST
Bus Stop
MAIN STREET @ BANK ST
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ BAY ST
Bus Stop
N DIVISION ST @ HOWARD ST
Bus Stop
MAIN ST @ S JAMES ST
Bus Stop
MAIN STREET @ N JAMES STREET
Bus Stop
Peekskill
Transit Station
WASHINGTON ST @ FRANKLIN ST
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ MAPLEWOOD/LOOMIS AVE
Bus Stop
851 WASHINGTON AVE
Bus Stop
MAIN ST @ HAMILTON AVE
Bus Stop
MAIN ST @ GRANT AVE
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
WASHINGTON ST @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
WELCHER AVE @ ROUTE 9
Bus Stop
WELCHER AVE @ WOOD ST
Bus Stop
ALBANY POST RD @ WELCHER AVE
Bus Stop
ROUTE 6 @ DAYTON LANE (BEACH SHOPPING CENTER)
Bus Stop
TATE AVE @ WESTCHESTER AVE
Bus Stop
E MAIN STREET @ CONKLIN AVE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.2% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Peekskill is 126/100 - which is 8% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Peekskill crime rates are 1,314 per 100k, which is 39% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,054 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
260 crimes per 100k B
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employment B+

The median income in Peekskill is $66,067 - which is 9% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$66,067 C
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Peekskill Police Department
Police
Washington Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Cortlandt Hook and Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Hospital
Buchanan Village Police
Police
Cortlandt Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Continental Village Fire Department
Fire Station
Furnace Woods Fire Station
Fire Station
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campus
Hospital
Hollowbrook Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Peekskill home prices are $288,300 - which is 1% higher than New York
Home Price
$288,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Peekskill graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than New York
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Peekskill Middle School
Oakside School
Woodside School
Hillcrest School
Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School
Frank G Lindsey Elementary School
Furnace Woods Elementary School
Blue Mountain Middle School
Van Cortlandtville School
Lincoln Titus Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Peekskill High School
Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School
Hendrick Hudson High School
Walter Panas High School
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ratings A

Peekskill has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D+
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Peekskill, NY Area Guide

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Peekskill Area Facts

  • Peekskill has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Peekskill crime rates are 39% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Peekskill is 8% higher than the New York average

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Peekskill, NY: Artsy and Quaint 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Like many who live here, I moved here from New York City. I've been here for about 15 years now. I've never regretted the decision. I really like it here for so many reasons. I was actually able to buy a house here, something I always wanted that would have been impossible within ...Read More the city on my salary. Whenever I want to go back to New York City, it's also easy. The train takes only about an hour.

I live a short walk from the downtown area, which I love. It's very charming. There is a vibrant art community here and lots of great restaurants, coffee houses. The extent of "nightlife" here is going to pubs. There's a large community center which hosts many events on a regular basis.

It's beautiful here in the Summer. I love the farmer's markets and outdoor concerts. As in general for all of New York State, winters are rough. When the weather is nice there are nice places for hiking, boating, and biking. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Peekskill? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lepore Park
      Riverfront Green
      Peekskill Waterfront Park
      Pugsley Park
      Pugsley Park
      Monument Park
      Monument Park
      Fort Hill Park

      Entertainment

      The Peekskill Museum
      Lincoln Depot Museum
      Timp-Torne Trail
      Cortlandt Lanes
      Dunderberg Spiral Railway
      Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center
      carousel

      Food & Drink

      Peekskill Station Deli
      Sunset House
      KFC
      Maple Avenue Deli
      Burger King
      Montrose Deli
      Panera Bread
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Peekskill? Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in Peekskill.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Peekskill? The cost of living in Peekskill is 126/100 - which is 8% higher than New York.
      Peekskill
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Peekskill? Peekskill crime rates are 1,314, which are 39% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,314 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      53%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Peekskill? The median income in Peekskill is $66,067 which is 9% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $66,06719% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,30015% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Peekskill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Peekskill home prices? Peekskill home prices are $288,300 - which is 1% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $288,30056% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52461% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Peekskill have good schools? The Peekskill graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Peekskill a good place to live? Peekskill has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      2 total surveys

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