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Our
Population is gainfully employed & hardworking…..
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We have the lowest unemployment rate
among the 9 counties in the lower Hudson Valley @ 4.5%.
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The population increased 3.8% in the
last 7 years ranking Putnam 3rd among the 9 lower Hudson Valley
Counties.
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We are a young, energetic community
with over 57% of our residents under age 44 and only 10.6% over 65.
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20% of our workforce is employed in the
healthcare and social assistance industry.
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Our
Home Prices are reasonable…..
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In 2008, our median sale price of a
home was $373,000 – 43% lower than Westchester County and 17%
lower than Rockland County.
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Our
Household Income is well above average…..
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75% of our households generate more
than $50K income per year.
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40.7% of our households generate more
than $100K income per year.
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In 2007, our median household income
was $84,622 - ranked 1st among the 9 Hudson Valley Counties and 66%
higher than New York State.
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Per Capita income was $43,992 and
ranked 3rd among Hudson Valley Counties.
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Our
Schools are exceptional…..
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63.4% of our adult population has some
college (college or graduate degree) -- We are on par with Westchester and Rockland Counties and 8-20%
higher than each of the remaining 6 Counties.
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School drop-out rate is less than 1% –
this ranks us lowest in the Hudson Valley.
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Our
Quality of Life is exceptional…..
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Lowest crime rate among the 9 counties
(954 per 100,000 population) vs. 2,468 per 100,000 in New York State and 2,808
per 100,000 in the U.S.
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Putnam Hospital Center is ranked in
to top 10% and provides complete medical care to our residents.
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We are also serviced by a large staff
of physicians in the Executive Park Office Complex (Southeast) from the Mount
Kisco Medical Group.
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Our
Transportation & Highway Systems are among the best in the State…..
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We are just 56 miles from NYC – with MetroNorth trains departing at ½ hr. and 1 hr. intervals
to Grand Central Station.
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We are 45 miles from LaGuardia Airport, 25 miles
from Westchester Airport and 25 miles
from Stewart Airport.
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We have Putnam Area Rapid Transit
(PART) buses connecting most towns and shipping centers.
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Our
Community Workforce is organized and provides assistance to prospective
business owners & developers…..
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More than 16 State, County, Utility and
Labor service agencies have come together in a “Red Carpet Business Alliance” to assist
businesses find and develop suitable locations.
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Our EDC/IDA work with clients to
provide tax incentives and training services for the continued economic
development of the County.
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