Patterson town, New York
Patterson town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Patterson town is a geographic entity located in Putnam County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,640. The land area covers 32.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,698 | ±164 | 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 | 3,881 | ±188 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,698 | ±164 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 183 | ±88 |
| Median Home Value | $409,500 | ±$33,618 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,048 | ±$217 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,149 | ±$12,674 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,398 | ±$3,156 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,939 | ±256 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,180 | ±239 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±2.5% |
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: 11,591 (2024)
ID: 139394
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 470, PATTERSON NY 12563-0470
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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 | 09-12 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MAHOPAC, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bethel, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHQUAG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BREWSTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ridgefield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bethel, CT |
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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Western Connecticut State University
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College | 9.4 mi away | 181 White Street, Danbury, CT, 06810-6826 |
2038378200
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PATTERSON LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 1167 ROUTE 311, PATTERSON, NY, 12563 |
(845) 878-6121
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TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown
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College Vocational | 16.6 mi away | 99 South Main Street, Newtown, CT, 06470-0000 |
2034261138
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KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 17 SYBILS CROSSING, KENT LAKES, NY, 10512 |
(845) 225-8585
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United States Military Academy
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College | 20.2 mi away | 606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY, 10996 |
8459384011
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NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 2 BRUSH HILL RD., NEW FAIRFIELD, CT, 06812 |
(203) 312-5679
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Vassar College
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College | 21.2 mi away | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604 |
8454377000
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PAWLING FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 11 BROAD STREET, PAWLING, NY, 12564 |
(845) 855-3444
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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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College | 21.6 mi away | 141 Furnace Woods Rd, Peekskill, NY, 10566 |
9147361500
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REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 1733 ROUTE 6, CARMEL, NY, 10512 |
(845) 225-2439
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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 3.6 miles from Patterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Lake CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Ball Pond CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Taylor Corners CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Bigelow Corners CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Brewster Hill CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Lake Carmel CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607956748. • 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.