The Town FilesCastleton-on-Hudson, New York
Village in Rensselaer County · population 1,477 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,600
- Household income
- $52,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.1
Castleton-on-Hudson is a village of 1,477 people in Rensselaer County, New York. The median home is worth $222,600, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 92% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 88% of New York towns, more walkable than 87% of New York towns.
How Castleton-on-Hudson ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Castleton-on-Hudson is worth $222,600, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,056, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,166 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Castleton-on-Hudson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,166 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $52,056 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Castleton-on-Hudson
| People | Castleton-on-Hudson | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Castleton-on-Hudson
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Castleton-on-Hudson since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 2003 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 8, 2011.
Severe weather in Rensselaer County since 1996
Rensselaer County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County had 56,791 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,789 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Castleton-on-Hudson itself the ACS puts it at 19.1%.
Public schools in Castleton-on-Hudson
1 public school with 442 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 442 | 12.6 |
Towns near Castleton-on-Hudson
- Schodack, NY3.3 mi · 12,965 people · home $302,100
- East Greenbush, NY4.6 mi · 6,266 people · home $303,400
- Bethlehem, NY5.3 mi · 35,034 people · home $370,400
- Ravena, NY5.3 mi · 3,271 people · home $209,100
- East Greenbush, NY5.3 mi · 16,748 people · home $291,500
- Hampton Manor, NY5.9 mi · 5,423 people · home $239,400
- New Baltimore, NY6.4 mi · 546 people · home $343,200
- Nassau Lake, NY7.1 mi · 1,004 people · home $282,800
Castleton-on-Hudson questions
Is Castleton-on-Hudson, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Castleton-on-Hudson scores better for retirees than 60% of New York towns and quieter than 27%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Castleton-on-Hudson?
The median owner-occupied home in Castleton-on-Hudson is valued at $222,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,056, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,166 a month.
What is the weather like in Castleton-on-Hudson?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 52.4 inches of snow.
Does Castleton-on-Hudson get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Castleton-on-Hudson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 2003. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)