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Fishkill’s story
Fishkill in pictures
Census counts: 737 in 1870, a low of 479 in 1920, 2,166 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1776 and 5 maps from 1893 on.
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Photo: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,147
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Median home value
$311K
Census ACS
Household income
$97K
median
Median age
46.5
years
Jobs based here
2,956
A job hub
Is Fishkill a good place to live?
Fishkill’s best subject grades are an A for health and the outdoors and an A− for walkability; its weakest is a D for cost of living. Fishkill’s median rent is $2,300 a month, where New York’s towns sit at $1,101 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Fishkill’s trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile, above both the New York town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Sarah Taylor Park (outer), at 26 acres. Fishkill has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Fishkill stand out
Where Fishkill beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,904 people come to Fishkill for work
Where Fishkill’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,956jobs based in Fishkill
5%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Fishkill grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Fishkill is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →HealthMontefiore St. Luke's Cornwall 6.6 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.1 of 20; 11.2% of households have no car; 3.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsBeat 67% of New York districts on tests and graduationB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 9% conserved landAOpen →History10 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 541 attractions →United States Military Academy and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fishkill. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
15 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
35 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
11 mi Stadium & arenaMichie Stadium
18 mi National Historic SiteVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site295K visitors a year
5 mi MuseumDia BeaconSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain · Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Daderot, Public domain · Dia Beacon: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller), CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fishkill: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fishkill, and how to reach them.
PowerCentral Hudson Gas & Elec27.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFishkill Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpRoyal Carting Service CompanyTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDutchess County Board of ElectionsDutchess County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2021
ZIP code1252412524 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fishkill.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Fewer of Fishkill’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical New York or U.S. town
2.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Fishkill. Jobs based in Fishkill grew to 2,956 in 2023, 679 more than in 2013. Fishkill’s median household income is $97,000.
5%work in town
| Fishkill | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fishkill5%
New York15%
Fishkill10%
Poughkeepsie7%
Wappinger6%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,956
jobs based in Fishkill
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 83% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA
Fishkill is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Fishkill beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 28% of Fishkill adults have obesity.
90%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Fishkill | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Fishkill | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 7.7% |
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall
6.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Older than New York overall
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 14% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Fishkill is 46.5 years. 50% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
46.5median age · NY 39.8
| Fishkill | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 50% | 32% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 27% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
FishkillNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school22%
Some college11%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Fishkill | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.8% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.6% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.4% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.3% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.6% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Fishkill, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Fishkill has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–39°
Spring38–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
8.9%conserved
8.9%
conserved · 48 of 532 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sarah Taylor Park (outer) | 0.9 mi | 26 |
| 2. Sarah Taylor Park | 0.5 mi | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Fishkill
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 36 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Fishkill.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
36
paid flood claims since 1984
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
46%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Fishkill1.4
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Fishkill8.9
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
46th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade D
A home in Fishkill sells for about $463K at the median
$463Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fishkill
20pages on Fishkill
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Fishkill
Mount Saint Mary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Newburgh6.3 mi$43,450 tuitionUnited States Military AcademyUniversity or college · Public · West Point10.5 miDutchess Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Poughkeepsie13.2 mi$5,670 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Fishkill residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Fishkill
10 notable people were born in Fishkill.
About Fishkill
Village in New York, United States
Fishkill is a village within the town of Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fishkill had a population of 2,166. The village is in the eastern part of the town of Fishkill on U.S. Route 9, bordering on Fishkill Creek. It is north of Interstate 84. NY 52 is the main street. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area. The first U. S. Post Office in New York state was established in Fishkill by Samuel Loudon, its first Postmaster.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 220 ft
- ZIP code
- 12524
- Area code
- 845
Fishkill’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Fishkill.
Merritt ParkFishkill
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishkill | — | — | D | B− | B+ | A |
| Merritt Park | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fishkill has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Merritt Park isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Fishkill with a neighbor →
Questions about Fishkill
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fishkill, NY expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $311,000, 41% below the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.