Population 9,526 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hastings-on-Hudson
Household size in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Hastings-on-Hudson average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Hastings-on-Hudson skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 46.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hastings-on-Hudson: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hastings-on-Hudson
Renters in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hastings-on-Hudson is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (35.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Hastings-on-Hudson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hastings-on-Hudson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,046 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,754 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,966 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,388 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,343 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Hastings-on-Hudson runs $2,388 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,343 a month from 2006–10, a 128% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hastings-on-Hudson
Bachelor's degrees in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hastings-on-Hudson: 74.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.3 points, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Hastings-on-Hudson: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hastings-on-Hudson
| Period | Hastings-on-Hudson | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hastings-on-Hudson runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hastings-on-Hudson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 2.68 | 45.9 | 3.3% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 1947 | $2,388 | 74.3% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Dobbs Ferry | 2.81 | 41.5 | 10.5% | 35.9% | 9.7% | 1955 | $2,450 | 70.7% | 94.7% | 4.8% |
| Ardsley | 3.06 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 17.0% | 6.3% | 1968 | $3,482 | 78.0% | 97.7% | 5.2% |
| Palisades | 2.95 | 49.7 | 5.8% | 1.0% | 16.0% | 1963 | $1,901 | 50.0% | 88.9% | 7.8% |
| Rockleigh | 2.59 | 51.0 | 5.3% | 38.2% | 3.4% | 1994 | $1,793 | 36.3% | 87.2% | 4.2% |
| Irvington | 2.65 | 45.1 | 9.1% | 27.4% | 13.7% | 1970 | $3,064 | 76.2% | 97.6% | 3.1% |
| Tuckahoe | 2.42 | 45.9 | 5.2% | 44.1% | 6.5% | 1963 | $2,231 | 61.7% | 95.0% | 2.1% |
| Sparkill | 2.96 | 47.2 | 3.4% | 1.0% | 13.6% | 1965 | $1,959 | 61.3% | 98.4% | 4.8% |
| Yonkers | 2.77 | 39.8 | 16.4% | 57.5% | 5.3% | 1961 | $1,807 | 32.0% | 80.4% | 7.0% |
| Eastchester | 2.75 | 45.6 | 2.5% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 1952 | $2,289 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Alpine | 3.04 | 46.0 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 1976 | $2,563 | 74.2% | 96.6% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hastings-on-Hudson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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