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Amenia, NY


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Amenia, New York

Amenia, New York, in Dutchess county, is 31 miles N of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 79 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the Dutchess County area. There are 1,115 residents in Amenia.

The People and Families of Amenia

In Amenia, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amenia had a median family income of $50,700.

Political Inclinations

Amenia folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Amenia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Amenia that were owner-occupied was 64%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Amenia, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Amenia, NY

Comparing Amenia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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