Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. The population in 2010 was a little over 23,500. Artists, who are not able to afford the rising real estate prices in New York anymore, flock to the city of Peekskill. Artists revitalized the once abandoned downtown area and today the downtown area is busier than ever. Lofts and apartments, as well as houses in the historic neighborhoods, are still very affordable compared to the New York real estate market. Even homeowners insurance Peekskill is still lower than in New York.