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Hopewell Junction, New York, in Dutchess county, is 22 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 59 miles N of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Hopewell Junction has a population of 2,610.
In Hopewell Junction, about 64% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Hopewell Junction. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.
In 2000, Hopewell Junction had a median family income of $67,250. Hopewell Junction benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hopewell Junction residents, with $5,700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Hopewell Junction, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Hopewell Junction rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Hopewell Junction, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Hopewell Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Hopewell Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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