Amenia Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,825 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,818 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$282,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$629 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,111 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
2
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dutchess County
1
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 23
Feb 3 13 27
Mar 4 9 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 10 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Schools

Maplebrook School
3 miles, NE 1 star
Millbrook School
4 miles, NW 5 star
Webutuck High School
4 miles, NE 5 star
Eugene Brooks Middle School
4 miles, NE 1.9 star

Colleges

Dutchess Community College
19 miles, W 1.9 star
Vassar College
20 miles, W 3.7 star
Culinary Institute of America
20 miles, W 2.3 star

Hospitals

Sharon Hospital
5 miles, NE 5 star
Northern Dutchess Hospital
20 miles, NW 4.1 star
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
22 miles, W 1.4 star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
22 miles, SE 1.4 star

Airports

Bradley International Airport
46 miles, E 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
52 miles, S 1 star
Westchester County Airport
53 miles, SW 1.4 star