The Town FilesFishkill, New York
Town in Dutchess County · population 24,226 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $419,600
- Household income
- $101,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.9
Fishkill is a town of 24,226 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $419,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 74% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 72% of New York towns, more upscale than 70% of New York towns.
How Fishkill ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fishkill is worth $419,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $101,423, which is more affordable than 23% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,877 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fishkill | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $419,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,877 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $101,423 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Fishkill
| People | Fishkill | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 36.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Fishkill
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishkill since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 29, 1971 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 6, 2014.
Severe weather in Dutchess County since 1996
Dutchess County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dutchess County
Dutchess County had 112,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Fishkill itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Fishkill
1 public school with 396 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENHAM SCHOOL | PK-5 | 396 | 10.4 |
Towns near Fishkill
- Beacon, NY2.3 mi · 13,769 people · home $471,600
- Brinckerhoff, NY4.1 mi · 3,377 people · home $370,000
- Newburgh, NY5.0 mi · 28,856 people · home $247,900
- Myers Corner, NY5.2 mi · 10,598 people · home $419,700
- Wappinger, NY5.2 mi · 28,216 people · home $394,800
- Balmville, NY5.3 mi · 3,197 people · home $392,200
- Wappingers Falls, NY5.7 mi · 6,103 people · home $337,200
- New Windsor, NY6.4 mi · 8,882 people · home $345,200
Fishkill questions
Is Fishkill, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fishkill scores better for retirees than 61% of New York towns and quieter than 37%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Fishkill?
The median owner-occupied home in Fishkill is valued at $419,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,423, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,877 a month.
What is the weather like in Fishkill?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Fishkill get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fishkill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 29, 1971. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)