Above Average CostVery SafeGREENBURGH-GRAHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Hastings-on-Hudson is a small town of 8,456 in New York, with a median household income of $161,908
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is
12% above the national average.
Strengths:
Hastings-on-Hudson stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Hastings-on-Hudson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hastings-on-Hudson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 112.5
Hastings-on-Hudson's overall cost of living index is 112.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hastings-on-Hudson costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.
Metric
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$831,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,911
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$161,908
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hastings-on-Hudson's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.2 /100k
Property Crime
572.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hastings-on-Hudson is served primarily by GREENBURGH-GRAHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Metric
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
National Avg
School District
GREENBURGH-GRAHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
71.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hastings-on-Hudson sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Hastings-on-Hudson's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Hastings-on-Hudson roughly 12% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $831,800 and median rent is $1,911/month.
Hastings-on-Hudson's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 572.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hastings-on-Hudson are operated by GREENBURGH-GRAHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY has a population of 8,456, a median household income of $161,908, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hastings-on-Hudson averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches
with about 32.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10706.
The population of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York is 8,456 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hastings-on-Hudson: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $831,800, median household income $161,908, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hastings-on-Hudson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
