Merritt Park, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,723 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$136,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$458,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.3% 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 3 13 25
Feb 3 11 28
Mar 4 8 37
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 4 8 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 39, NY Assembly District 105, NY
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Schools

Brinckerhoff Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Fishkill Elementary School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
St Mary School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Mount Saint Mary College
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Vassar College
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
Putnam Hospital Center
15 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
34 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
53 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
54 miles, SE • 1 star
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