The Town FilesNorth East, New York
Town in Dutchess County · population 2,971 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $334,000
- Household income
- $84,757
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 47.2
North East is a town of 2,971 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $334,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 99% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 92% of New York towns.
How North East 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 North East is worth $334,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $84,757, which is more affordable than 27% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,340 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | North East | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,340 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $84,757 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.3% | — |
Who lives in North East
| People | North East | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in North East
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North East since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 12, 1959 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 15, 2018.
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 North East itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near North East
- Salisbury, CT6.8 mi · 4,194 people · home $763,700
- Stanford, NY7.3 mi · 3,682 people · home $424,200
- Sharon, CT7.7 mi · 2,680 people · home $590,700
- Amenia, NY8.5 mi · 3,769 people · home $309,500
- Washington, NY12.6 mi · 4,522 people · home $532,300
- Copake, NY12.8 mi · 3,346 people · home $325,000
- North Canaan, CT13.9 mi · 3,211 people · home $267,300
- Sheffield, MA14.5 mi · 3,327 people · home $409,400
North East questions
Is North East, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North East scores better for retirees than 99% of New York towns and quieter than 85%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in North East?
The median owner-occupied home in North East is valued at $334,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,757, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,340 a month.
What is the weather like in North East?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 54.2 inches of snow.
Does North East get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North East since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 12, 1959. 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)