Smith Memorial Bridge, 2009
Castleton-on-Hudson’s story
199 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009.
- 1827Castleton-on-Hudson is settled
Castleton-on-HudsonNY
2.1 times the library visits per person than the typical New York town.
Population
1,463
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$375K
+5.8% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
201
A commuter town
Is Castleton-on-Hudson a good place to live?
The best of Castleton-on-Hudson’s subject grades are an A− for schools and civic life; the weakest is a C− for hazard risk. On hazard risk, just 74 of New York’s 1,216 towns do worse. Castleton-on-Hudson’s mean commuting time is 30 minutes, against 25 minutes in New York’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Castleton-on-Hudson has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Castleton-on-Hudson stand out
Where Castleton-on-Hudson beats most towns.
Small town
1,463 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Castleton-on-Hudson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Castleton-on-Hudson is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →SchoolsBeat 80% of New York districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →HealthAlbany Medical Center Hospital 8.2 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$52K median household income; 201 jobs based hereCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 9% of households have no car; 1.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →History1 notable person born hereB+Open →Civic life7.5 library visits per resident; 3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.1; 31% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 97 attractions →Mount Greylock and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Castleton-on-Hudson. Close and well known come first.
30 mi MountainMount Greylock
6 mi MuseumUSS Slater
8 mi Stadium & arenaMVP Arena
8 mi Ancient siteFort Orange
22 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
7 mi MuseumSchuyler MansionSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · USS Slater: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · MVP Arena: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Orange: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Schuyler Mansion: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Castleton-on-Hudson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Castleton-on-Hudson, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCastleton Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Castleton-on-Hudson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRensselaer County Board of ElectionsRensselaer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1203312033 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Castleton-on-Hudson.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Castleton-on-Hudson’s workers commute out
4.5% of working residents work locally in Castleton-on-Hudson, below both the New York town median (10%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). The share of residents in Castleton-on-Hudson who live below the poverty line: 14%. Half commute less than 11 miles. The top destinations are Albany (27%), Schodack (12%) and Colonie (9%).
4%work in town
| Castleton-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 18% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Castleton-on-Hudson4%
Albany27%
Schodack12%
Colonie9%
East Greenbush7%
11 mi
median commute distance
201
jobs based in Castleton-on-Hudson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Castleton-on-Hudson, with inland flooding at the top
Since 1996, Castleton-on-Hudson has seen 13 flood insurance claims paid out. On expected storm and flood damage, Castleton-on-Hudson sits above just over three quarters of U.S. communities. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2011. Also worth knowing: 83% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
13
paid flood claims since 1996
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
The typical home in Castleton-on-Hudson: about $375K
Typical home values rose 5.8% in the year to September 2026. 64% of households are owner-occupiers in Castleton-on-Hudson.
$375KZillow home value
| Castleton-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,166 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Castleton-on-Hudson$375K
New York$525K
+5.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB+
Castleton-on-Hudson ranks healthier than 68% of the country’s towns
31% of Castleton-on-Hudson adults feel lonely. Against the New York average, Castleton-on-Hudson comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 4.
68%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Castleton-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 5.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. New York
4 better24 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Castleton-on-Hudson | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.7% |
Albany VA Medical Center
7.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Castleton-on-Hudson: snowy winters and pleasant summers
For Castleton-on-Hudson, the midsummer high is 84°F.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–36°
Spring37–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
A typical New York spread of ages in Castleton-on-Hudson
New York has 40% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 31%. By age, Castleton-on-Hudson looks like New York: each broad group is within 4 points. Among residents in the town, 20% are under 18.
41.1median age · NY 39.8
| Castleton-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
Castleton-on-HudsonNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college28%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
58% women, 42% men
About 74 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.8 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Castleton-on-Hudson | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.8% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.7% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsC
0.9% of Castleton-on-Hudson is conserved land
Trails total 0.1 miles in 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Castleton-on-Hudson: one, of 3 acres.
0.9%conserved
| Castleton-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.9%
conserved · 4 of 456 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Schermerhorn Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Castleton-on-Hudson
19pages on Castleton-on-Hudson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
13 within 15 miles of the center of Castleton-on-Hudson
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Albany8 mi$41,475 tuitionUniversity at AlbanyUniversity or college · Public · Albany11 mi$10,866 in-state tuitionHudson Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Troy11.5 mi$6,796 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Castleton-on-Hudson residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Castleton-on-Hudson for work
Where Castleton-on-Hudson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
201jobs based in Castleton-on-Hudson
4%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Castleton-on-Hudson
Village in New York, United States
Castleton-on-Hudson is a village located in the southwestern part of the town of Schodack in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Castleton-on-Hudson had a population of 1,477. The village is southeast of Albany.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1827
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- ZIP code
- 12033
Questions about Castleton-on-Hudson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Castleton-on-Hudson, NY a good place to live?
2.1 times the library visits per person than the typical New York town.
Is Castleton-on-Hudson, NY expensive?
That is 4.3 years of the area's median household income ($88,074 across the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.