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Ossining, NY

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Ossining, NY

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population26,979
Foreign Born15.9%
Population Density8,518people per mi²
Median Age41.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

172/100

72% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Ossining, New York

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $34k$63k
Comfortable $86k$127k
Luxury $182k+$283k+
Elite (Top 5%) $222k+$344k+
Affordability Ratio

80%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
24
Positive
33
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

12.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6mi

Airport

JFK — John F. Kennedy International

34.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Paramus, NJ

18.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.6 mi
Marina6Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 6.6 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 4.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$101k+1.3%
34% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$880k
34% above US avg
College Educated
40.3%
15% above US avg
WFH
13.4%
6% below US avg
Homeownership
53.3%
19% below US avg
Median Home
$444k
58% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+437.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+520.8%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+354.3%
Burglary
1.00 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.07 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.12 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+1Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Ossining, New York
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor15.9% of income
Property Rights
F
PoorIJ Grade F
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (12% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season217 days270 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.0"
Elevation154 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor32 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
F
Poor8,518/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak20 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 242 mi · coast 29 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$209.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 32 mi away
Nearest Major AirportJFK35 mi away
Distance to State Capital103 miAlbany, NY
Nearest Prison0.4 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T03:29:03.000Z

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