Philipstown Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,855 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$133,672 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$605,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,841 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 26
Feb 3 10 29
Mar 4 7 37
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 39, NY Assembly District 95, NY
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Schools

Manitou School
1 miles, NW
Haldane Elementary/Middle School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Haldane High School
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
8 miles, S • 1 star
Mount Saint Mary College
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Cornwall Hospital
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Putnam Hospital Center
13 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
44 miles, S • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
51 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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