What are the schools like in Ossining, NY?

Ossining is served primarily by OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Ossining?

The median household income in Ossining, NY is $99,678 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Ossining, NY?

Ossining has an average high temperature of 35.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.5 inches.

Ossining, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ossining, NY affordable or expensive?

Ossining's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ossining is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $428,200 and the median rent is $2,002 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ossining, NY?

Ossining has a violent crime rate of 131.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 572.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ossining, NY a Good Place to Live?

Ossining is a small city of 27,076 in New York, with a median household income of $99,678 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ossining stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Ossining is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ossining 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

Ossining's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ossining costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ossining, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$428,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,002	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,678	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ossining'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

Ossining is served primarily by OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ossining, NY	National Avg
School District	OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ossining sees average highs of 35.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 39.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ossining, NY
Average High — January	35.5°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	39.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ossining, NY	National Avg
Population	27,076	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Briarcliff Manor, NY 2 mi Upper Nyack, NY 3 mi Sleepy Hollow, NY 4 mi Congers, NY 4 mi Haverstraw, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Ossining

Ossining, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

10562

Ossining vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ossining, NY affordable or expensive?

Ossining's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ossining roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $428,200 and median rent is $2,002/month.

What is the crime rate in Ossining, NY?

Ossining'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.

What are the schools like in Ossining?

Public schools in Ossining are operated by OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ossining, NY a good place to live?

Ossining, NY has a population of 27,076, a median household income of $99,678, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ossining?

Ossining averages 35.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 39.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ossining?

Ossining, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 10562.

What is the population of Ossining?

The population of Ossining, New York is 27,076 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ossining?

Key numbers for living in Ossining: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $428,200, median household income $99,678, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ossining side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.