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Fishkill, NY


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Fishkill, New York

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.

The People and Families of Fishkill

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Fishkill Housing

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.

Commuting

In Fishkill, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fishkill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFishkill Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFishkill Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fishkill Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fishkill Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fishkill College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fishkill Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fishkill, NY

Comparing Fishkill 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men107
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes15

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Historic Fishkill

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Trinity Church 1907 (est.)

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Trinity Church 1907 (est.)

Holland Hotel (Fishkill-on-Hudson) 1907 (est.)

Old Dutch Church c1907.

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