The Town FilesShorehaven, New York
Community in Dutchess County · population 686 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $489,500
- Household income
- $172,177
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 51.2
Shorehaven is a community of 686 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $489,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 96% of New York towns, more upscale than 88% of New York towns, better transit than 73% of New York towns.
How Shorehaven 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 Shorehaven is worth $489,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $172,177, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. 87.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shorehaven | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $489,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $172,177 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.6% | — |
Who lives in Shorehaven
| People | Shorehaven | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 48.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Shorehaven
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 48.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shorehaven since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 15, 2018 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.
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 Shorehaven itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Towns near Shorehaven
- Pawling, NY3.4 mi · 1,995 people · home $378,600
- Beekman, NY3.5 mi · 14,172 people · home $440,800
- Pawling, NY3.6 mi · 8,012 people · home $449,100
- Chelsea Cove, NY5.6 mi · 1,150 people · home $270,700
- East Fishkill, NY6.0 mi · 29,707 people · home $478,400
- Patterson, NY6.6 mi · 11,541 people · home $409,500
- Lake Carmel, NY6.8 mi · 8,069 people · home $363,700
- Wingdale, NY7.1 mi · 1,051 people · home $299,400
Shorehaven questions
Is Shorehaven, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shorehaven scores better for retirees than 57% of New York towns and quieter than 53%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Shorehaven?
The median owner-occupied home in Shorehaven is valued at $489,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $172,177, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Shorehaven?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year and 57.9 inches of snow.
Does Shorehaven get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shorehaven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 15, 2018. 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)