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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.
In Amenia, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Amenia had a median family income of $50,700.
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.
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.
In Amenia, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Amenia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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