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Millbrook, New York

Millbrook, New York, in Dutchess county, is 29 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 73 miles N of New York, New York. The village has a population of 1,429.

The People and Families of Millbrook

In Millbrook, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Millbrook live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Millbrook. The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Millbrook had a median family income of $65,417. To its credit, the people in Millbrook value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Millbrook is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Millbrook ($24,150). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Millbrook are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Millbrook Housing

About 52% of housing units in Millbrook are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Millbrook has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Millbrook, 79% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMillbrook Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMillbrook Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMillbrook Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Millbrook Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Millbrook Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Millbrook College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Millbrook Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Millbrook People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Millbrook, NY

Comparing Millbrook 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better96
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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