What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Tuckahoe, NY, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Tuckahoe is a city in Westchester County, New York, with an estimated population of 6,984. It anchors the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. The median home value in Tuckahoe is $848,941 as of 2026-04, up 7.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Tuckahoe average $3,571 per month. The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
Quiet strength: prices near or at all-time highs (+0.0% from 5-year peak). Solid market for owner-occupiers; investors should underwrite conservatively given the elevated entry point.
Reasons people move here
- Trend still working: prices up 7.1% in the last 12 months — buyers are still chasing inventory.
- Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
Things to know first
- Flat or shrinking population: -0.4% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — verify the source.
- Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.
More about Tuckahoe
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.