Fishkill town, New York
Fishkill town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fishkill town is a geographic entity located in Dutchess County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,937. The land area covers 27.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 22,937 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,573 | ±396 | 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 | 9,904 | ±408 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,573 | ±396 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 331 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $419,600 | ±$16,308 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,877 | ±$104 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,423 | ±$8,263 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,930 | ±$3,314 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,628 | ±293 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,237 | ±517 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.7% | ±1.5% |
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: 22,947 (2024)
ID: 170794
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
807 ROUTE 52, FISHKILL NY 12524-3110
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GUS Population: 299,963 (2024)
ID: 170418
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
27 HIGH ST, POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHQUAG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARMEL, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
845781671510800
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BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT OF FISHKILL
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 37 BROAD STREET, FISHKILL, NY, 12524 |
(845) 896-9215
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Mount Saint Mary College
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College | 4.6 mi away | 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
8455610800
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HOWLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 313 MAIN STREET, BEACON, NY, 12508 |
(845) 831-1134
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Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
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College | 7.5 mi away | 701 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, NY, 12553-8006 |
8457844020
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NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 124 GRAND STREET, NEWBURGH, NY, 12550 |
(845) 563-3600
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United States Military Academy
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College | 8.9 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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GRINNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 2642 EAST MAIN STREET, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY, 12590 |
(845) 297-3428
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Vassar College
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College | 11.9 mi away | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604 |
8454377000
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MARLBORO FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 1251 ROUTE 9W, MARLBORO, NY, 12542 |
(845) 236-7272
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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 POUGHKEEPSIE DUTCHESS CO AP, NY US, located 7.9 miles from Fishkill town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 18.2° | 27.1° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 19.5° | 29.2° | 2.21" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.4° | 37.6° | 3.09" | — |
| April | 60.6° | 37.5° | 49.0° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 47.7° | 59.5° | 3.47" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 57.1° | 68.4° | 3.91" | — |
| July | 84.8° | 62.3° | 73.6° | 3.78" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 60.7° | 71.7° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 52.5° | 63.9° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 41.1° | 52.2° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 51.4° | 31.6° | 41.5° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 40.5° | 23.8° | 32.1° | 3.39" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishkill village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Beacon city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Merritt Park CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Brinckerhoff CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Newburgh city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Myers Corner CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602725978. • 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.