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Hyde Park, NY


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Hyde Park, New York

Hyde Park benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dutchess County metropolitan area. The town contains a population of approximately 20,851.

The People and Families of Hyde Park

In Hyde Park, about 53% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Hyde Park has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hyde Park had a median family income of $58,047.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hyde Park favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Hyde Park Housing

Hyde Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Hyde Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Hyde Park, NY

Comparing Hyde Park 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes25

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