Living in Fishkill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fishkill · Census data 2020–2024
Fishkill has 2,184 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $97,045 (13% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $311,000, the median rent is $2,300/month.
Fishkill at a glance
- Population
- 2,184
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $97,045State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $311,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,300/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fishkill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fishkill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fishkill the median home value is $311,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,300 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,637 a month in housing costs.
Fishkill median household income
The median household income in Fishkill is $97,045 and the income per person is $58,626. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fishkill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,180
- Owner-occupied
- 40.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.9%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.94
Fishkill demographics
- Population
- 2,184
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 1,126
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fishkill ›
Education in Fishkill
49.8% of adults 25 and older in Fishkill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fishkill
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Fishkill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishkill | 2,184 | $97,045 | $311,000 | $2,300 |
| Merritt Park | 1,685 | $173,016 | $492,100 | — |
| Brinckerhoff | 2,813 | $101,927 | $370,000 | $1,943 |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Beacon | 14,834 | $107,859 | $471,600 | $1,658 |
| New Hamburg | 740 | $120,625 | $382,800 | — |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| Hopewell Junction | 1,656 | $111,296 | $684,600 | $1,565 |
| New Hackensack | 957 | $145,179 | $365,100 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Fishkill, NY?
The median household income in Fishkill is $97,045, 13% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fishkill?
The median home value in Fishkill is $311,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fishkill?
The median gross rent in Fishkill is $2,300 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Fishkill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the New York median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Fishkill?
The median age in Fishkill is 46.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fishkill?
The average commute to work in Fishkill is 26 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fishkill?
The unemployment rate in Fishkill is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fishkill?
49.8% of adults in Fishkill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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