A town of 1,863, settled in 1846. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
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Cold Spring beats the New York average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Cold Spring | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 7.7% |
The typical Cold Spring home is worth about $740,000, up 4.6% in a year, 41% above the New York typical home.
2.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hudson Highlands State Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Dockside Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
| 3. Mayor's Park | — | 4 |
Cold Spring has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Cold Spring for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are New York (26%), Philipstown (16%) and White Plains (3%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Cold Spring's reported crime rate is well below New York's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
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Village in New York, United States
Cold Spring is a village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 1,986 at the 2020 census. It borders the smaller village of Nelsonville and the hamlets of Garrison and North Highlands. The central area of the village is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cold Spring Historic District due to its many well-preserved 19th-century buildings, constructed to accommodate workers at the nearby West Point Foundry, a Registered Historic Place. The town is the birthplace of General Gouverneur K. Warren, who was an important figure in the Union Army during the Civil War. Commuter service to New York City is available via the Cold Spring …
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