Dutchess County, New York
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 0% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 6% for broadband access
- bottom 1% for estimated total tax burden
Dutchess County is a county in New York with about 296,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include school quality, broadband access, and air quality. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.dutchess.ny.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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72%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in3.5 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$95k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 5% of US counties
Home Value$349k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 6% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 2% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.05%better than 3% of US counties
Income Tax10.88%better than 4% of US counties
Sales Tax8.53%better than 23% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden21.24%better than 1% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 45% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.6 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall57.1 inbetter than 8% of US counties
Sunny Days232 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.3better than 11% of US counties
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 87% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime670/100kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Crime970/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Community
Population296,46793rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.0%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 9% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 74% of US counties
Airport Distance56 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.64better than 32% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dutchess County an affordable place to live?
- Dutchess County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dutchess County?
- The median home value in Dutchess County is $349k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dutchess County?
- Median household income in Dutchess County is $95k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dutchess County?
- Median gross rent in Dutchess County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dutchess County safe?
- Dutchess County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 670/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 970/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dutchess County?
- Dutchess County averages 72°F in July and 26°F in January, with 47.6 in of annual precipitation and about 232 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dutchess County?
- Public-school quality in Dutchess County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dutchess County?
- The average one-way commute in Dutchess County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)