Carmel town, New York
Carmel town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Carmel town is a geographic entity located in Putnam County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 34,442. The land area covers 35.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 34,442 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,046 | ±420 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,777 | ±384 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,046 | ±420 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 731 | ±270 |
| Median Home Value | $495,100 | ±$16,690 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,683 | ±$148 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $131,835 | ±$10,264 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,002 | ±$2,557 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,498 | ±412 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 16,962 | ±681 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 33,992 (2024)
ID: 109687
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ENG PROJECTS COORDINATOR
60 MCALPIN AVE, MAHOPAC NY 10541-2360
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GUS Population: 98,409 (2024)
ID: 194485
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
841 FAIR STREET, CARMEL NY 10512-3012
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | OSSINING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BEDFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHQUAG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CORTLANDT MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BREWSTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 670 STONELEIGH AVENUE, CARMEL, NY, 10512 |
(914) 279-5711
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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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College | 11.9 mi away | 141 Furnace Woods Rd, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
9147361500
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REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1733 ROUTE 6, CARMEL, NY, 10512 |
(845) 225-2439
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Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 19 Bank St, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
8009204593
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MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 668 ROUTE 6, MAHOPAC, NY, 10541 |
(845) 628-2009
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United States Military Academy
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College | 12.1 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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THE SOMERS LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | ROUTE 139, SOMERS, NY, 10589 |
(914) 232-5717
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Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
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College | 12.5 mi away | 340 Illington Road, Ossining, NY, 10562 |
71896312122108
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BREWSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 79 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, NY, 10509 |
(845) 279-6421
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Western Connecticut State University
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College | 14.5 mi away | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT, 06810-6826 |
2038378200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARMEL 4N, NY US, located 6.9 miles from Carmel town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 16.0° | 24.7° | 3.90" | — |
| February | 36.3° | 19.1° | 27.7° | 2.98" | — |
| March | 43.6° | 26.2° | 34.9° | 4.15" | — |
| April | 56.6° | 37.1° | 46.8° | 3.55" | — |
| May | 66.5° | 47.1° | 56.8° | 4.08" | — |
| June | 73.5° | 55.9° | 64.7° | 4.56" | — |
| July | 77.9° | 61.1° | 69.5° | 4.22" | — |
| August | 76.1° | 60.1° | 68.1° | 4.90" | — |
| September | 70.0° | 52.8° | 61.4° | 4.92" | — |
| October | 59.6° | 40.9° | 50.2° | 4.21" | — |
| November | 48.7° | 31.6° | 40.2° | 3.91" | — |
| December | 38.6° | 23.1° | 30.8° | 4.97" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahopac CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Carmel CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Heritage Hills CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Lincolndale CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Shenorock CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Brewster Heights CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607912529. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.