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Millerton, NY


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Millerton, New York

Millerton, New York, in Dutchess county, is 34 miles NW of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 87 miles N of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Millerton has a population of 925.

The People and Families of Millerton

In Millerton, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Millerton live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Millerton had a median family income of $46,458.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Millerton ($29,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Millerton Housing

About 54% of housing units in Millerton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Millerton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Millerton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Millerton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Millerton, NY

Comparing Millerton 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 Women95
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults62
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes16
Housing Recently Built11
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