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Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess county, is 25 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 55 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the village are in the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Fishkill has a population of 1,735.
In Fishkill, about 42% of adults are married. Lots of people in Fishkill live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that Fishkill features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the village.
In 2000, Fishkill had a median family income of $59,737. Fishkill benefits from its educated workforce. The village, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Fishkill residents, with $1,660. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Fishkill, 42% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Fishkill rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Fishkill, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Fishkill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Fishkill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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Trinity Church 1907 (est.)
Holland Hotel (Fishkill-on-Hudson) 1907 (est.)
Old Dutch Church c1907.
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