Named in 1683 for Mary of Modena, Duchess of York (they spelled it without a “t” then) and not for its Dutch heritage as you might assume, the county is located halfway between New York City and Albany. Travel here and you’ll notice a dual personality: agriculture in the north and a commuter culture in the south. Top schools such as Marist, Vassar, Bard, and the Culinary Institute of America call it home, while numerous public historic homes preserve the area’s identity.
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Population Density: 373.90 people per square mile
Median Home Value: $260,000
Median Annual Property Tax Payment: $5,644
Median Household Income: $71,904
DoSee the sights from Walkway Over the Hudson. - Advertisement -
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DineTreat yourself to a dining experience at the CIA. |
Did you know?In 1944, there were two opposing presidential candidates with homes in Dutchess County: Franklin D. Roosevelt of Hyde Park and Thomas E. Dewey of Pawling. As we well know, incumbent Roosevelt won! |
