As of 2012, Dutchess County's population is 297,488 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.19 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Dutchess County is $222,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.56 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Dutchess County's cost of living is 28.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Dutchess County public schools spend $9,200 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Dutchess County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Dutchess County is 6.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Dutchess County jobs have Decreased by 1.73 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Dutchess County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |