Population 9,171 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Putnam Valley
Household size in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Putnam Valley is a place of big households: 2.92 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Putnam Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Putnam Valley: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Putnam Valley
Renters in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Putnam Valley is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Putnam Valley: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Putnam Valley is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,737 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,061 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,834 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,157 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Putnam Valley costs $2,157 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $419 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Putnam Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Putnam Valley is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Putnam Valley: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Putnam Valley
| Period | Putnam Valley | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Putnam Valley has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Putnam Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Valley | 2.92 | 46.1 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 14.4% | 1968 | $2,157 | 52.3% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| Shrub Oak | 2.56 | 43.3 | 1.5% | 32.7% | 7.9% | 1974 | $1,402 | 57.7% | 97.2% | 0.6% |
| Jefferson Valley | 1.91 | 47.7 | 9.4% | 68.4% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,898 | 51.6% | 87.3% | 0.0% |
| Lake Peekskill | 2.82 | 44.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 19.5% | 1955 | $1,790 | 42.1% | 92.9% | 3.7% |
| Lake Mohegan | 2.62 | 42.5 | 10.4% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1973 | $2,355 | 58.8% | 94.0% | 3.8% |
| Garrison | 2.54 | 49.8 | 6.6% | 13.9% | 13.8% | 1962 | $2,214 | 60.4% | 97.5% | 5.1% |
| Mahopac | 2.96 | 43.1 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 1967 | $2,030 | 44.0% | 90.9% | 4.7% |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | 2.95 | 46.0 | 8.6% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 1967 | $2,167 | 54.7% | 95.7% | 7.4% |
| Mohegan Lake | 2.84 | 43.2 | 15.8% | 26.4% | 12.1% | 1956 | $2,041 | 45.9% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Baldwin Place | 2.42 | 50.8 | 4.8% | 45.1% | 7.2% | 2003 | $2,910 | 58.3% | 95.0% | 2.9% |
| Cortlandt Manor | 2.99 | 43.3 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 7.3% | 1971 | $2,170 | 50.8% | 94.5% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Putnam Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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