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Putnam County

#7 in Best Counties for Families in New York
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in New York
  • 1 review
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C
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    Putnam County is located in New York with a population of 99,464. In Putnam County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Putnam County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Putnam County are highly rated.
    Population
    99,464

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $357,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,334
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Putnam County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      10
      282.7
    • Murder
      2
      6.1
    • Rape
      2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      66.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      333.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Putnam County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,608
    National
    $55,322
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      Putnam County Reviews

      1 review
      The police love to unnecessarily harass people from out of town. They make every effort to find something they can arrest you for.
      • 9 months ago
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