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Ossining

Pop. 26,950·23rd most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
+$1,635
Falling (Monthly)
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Ossining · $3,600
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
42% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,600/mo, rent takes about 42% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$144,000/yr
Local median income
$103,573/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ossining's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,050
3 BR
$3,800
4 BR+
$4,100
Research median
$3,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,200/yr
At $3,600/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ossining, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,950
Median income
$103,573
Median age
40.7
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
19.8%
21%
33%
14.3%
Under 1819.8%
18–3421%
35–5433%
55–6411.9%
65+14.3%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
36.9%
48.2%
White36.9%
Black10.8%
Hispanic48.2%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
20%
19.1%
23.4%
37.4%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+37.4%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ossining, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,538 → $103,573
up 21.1%
Population
27,368 → 26,950
down 1.5%
Renter share
48.4% → 48.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 37.4%
+1.9 pts
Median age
41.2 → 40.7
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $103,573 today, compared with $85,538 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 27,368 residents to roughly 26,950.

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Ossining rent by bedroom count

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Local insights

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About renting in Ossining, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ossining is $3,600/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,800/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($103,573/yr), Ossining ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ossining an affordable city for renters?

Ossining is considered stretched for renters. At $3,600/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($103,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ossining significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ossining?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,600/mo in Ossining. The local median household income is $103,573/yr, meaning the typical Ossining household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ossining?

Rent in Ossining has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ossining rent compare to other cities in New York?

Ossining is one of the pricier cities in New York for rent, ranking #23 out of 126 tracked cities at $3,600/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ossining?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ossining ($3,600/mo): Nyack ($2,855/mo), Peekskill ($3,108/mo), White Plains ($3,228/mo).

What percentage of Ossining residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of Ossining households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. Ossining leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ossining rent compare to the national average?

Ossining's median rent of $3,600/mo is $1,635 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #23 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,600/mo, rent takes ~42% of Ossining's median household income ($103,573/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ossining 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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