MacDonnell Heights’ typical journey to work is 50 minutes, where New York’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only one of the 759 New York towns we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than MacDonnell Heights. We don’t grade MacDonnell Heights yet; the figures below are still real.

Small town

1,429 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Poughkeepsie · 3 mi LaGrange · 4 mi Poughkeepsie · 4 mi Pleasant Valley · 5 mi Hyde Park · 7 mi Lloyd · 7 mi

LaGrangePoughkeepsieMacDonnell Heights

Nearby attractions

United States Military Academy and 49 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around MacDonnell Heights. Close and well known come first.

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Big draw23 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy

4 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year

7 mi National Historic SiteVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site295K visitors a year 5 mi MuseumFranklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

26 mi LakeCandlewood Lake

23 mi Stadium & arenaMichie Stadium

Sources: 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 · Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Daderot, Public domain · Candlewood Lake: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain

Getting set up

Moving to MacDonnell Heights: who provides what

MacDonnell Heights is unincorporated, so Dutchess County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerCentral Hudson Gas & Elec27.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterPoughkeepsie Townwide WD water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesDutchess CountyDutchess County provides services here

SchoolsArlington Central School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereDutchess County Board of ElectionsDutchess County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2021

ZIP code1260312603 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 MacDonnell Heights.

Work & commute

MacDonnell Heights stands out in New York and nationally: a smaller share of its residents live below the poverty line

The top destinations are Poughkeepsie (22%), New York (12%) and Poughkeepsie (11%). MacDonnell Heights’ typical household income is $142,000. Only 2 of the 759 New York towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than MacDonnell Heights. Jobs in MacDonnell Heights grew by 123 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 287.

1%work in town

	MacDonnell Heights	New York towns	U.S. towns
Median household income	$142,000	$82,000	$80,000
Below the poverty line	1.3%	9.5%	9.6%
Working residents who work in town	1.3%	10%	8%

Where working residents work

In MacDonnell Heights1%

Poughkeepsie22%

New York12%

Poughkeepsie11%

Wappinger5%

12 mi

median commute distance

287

jobs based in MacDonnell Heights

A commuter town

jobs vs. working residents

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The jobs here287 jobs based here · A commuter town Where people work1% work in MacDonnell Heights Commute times50 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 12 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

The climate in MacDonnell Heights brings snowy winters and pleasant summers

In MacDonnell Heights, the July high is 85°F.

58″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–38°

Spring38–60°

Summer60–83°

Fall42–63°

Oct 14

typical first frost

Apr 30

typical last frost

+2.1°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 85°, January lows 18°Rain & snow58″ of snow a winter · 44 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+2.1° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Low risk in MacDonnell Heights, with inland flooding at the top

Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in MacDonnell Heights break down as 71% from inland flooding and 9% from hurricanes.

37risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingHurricanes

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What it facesLow risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters22 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.9 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, fewer of MacDonnell Heights’ adults binge drink

Against the New York average, MacDonnell Heights comes out ahead on 9 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 4. In MacDonnell Heights, 37% of adults have high blood pressure. 28% of adults here have obesity; 19% have been diagnosed with depression.