salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 45.1 minutes each way. Most homes (80%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $100,360 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 226 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Croton-on-Hudson?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Croton-on-Hudson
| Size | Croton-on-Hudson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,703 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,549 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,578 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Croton-on-Hudson overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Croton-on-Hudson, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Croton-on-Hudson
Life in Croton-on-Hudson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Croton-on-Hudson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,438 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $712,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $71,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
Renting in Croton-on-Hudson costs a median of about $2,509 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Croton-on-Hudson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $100,360 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Croton-on-Hudson cheap or expensive?
Croton-on-Hudson is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $206,725. It ranks 226th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Croton-on-Hudson?
The median homeowner in Croton-on-Hudson pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.
Is Croton-on-Hudson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Croton-on-Hudson?
The median home value in Croton-on-Hudson is $712,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,202 people live in Croton-on-Hudson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.