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Myers Corner.
Myers Corner is an unincorporated community in Dutchess County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Myers Corner
Myers Corner is a community of 10,786 people in New York. The median household income is $105,718, median rent runs about $1,610 per month, and median home values are around $419,700. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Myers Corner at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Myers Corner: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Myers Corner, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (9.9%), and 9.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
23.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.9%
of households
Married Couples
53.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NY
Rent, home values, and income in Myers Corner
Rent and home values here are close to the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,503
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Myers Corner
Unemployment in Dutchess County, which includes Myers Corner, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Myers Corner: Dutchess County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dutchess County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Myers Corner is about 4% of Dutchess County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Myers Corner Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.8 min avg
How Myers Corner residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Myers Corner, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, which covers Myers Corner, runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
30.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
273
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Dutchess County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 40 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dutchess County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dutchess County, which includes Myers Corner, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 40 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | Strong Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Heat | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,000 |
| 2022 | 38 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 42 | Heat | $2.5M |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2019 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,000 |
| 2018 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dutchess County, county-wide
Myers Corner is about 4% of Dutchess County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dutchess County, which includes Myers Corner, is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
19
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Dutchess County, county-wide
Myers Corner is about 4% of Dutchess County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Myers Corner has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.9"
Annual Snowfall
57.9"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.21" |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.62" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.47" |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.91" |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Myers Corner
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Myers Corner's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Poughkeepsie
Montefiore St Luke's Cornwall
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Newburgh
Keller Ach (west Point)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 13.8 mi away · West Point
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Myers Corner
Myers Corner's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Myers Corner (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,148 students · in-state tuition $45,630 · 63% graduate · median earnings $75,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Myers Corner
Myers Corner has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
52 mi awayCities Near Myers Corner
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Myers Corner FAQ
Is Myers Corner, New York affordable?⌄
Myers Corner's median rent is $1,610/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,718/year. Median home value is $419,700.
Is Myers Corner, New York safe?⌄
Myers Corner is policed by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 31 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 273 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Myers Corner, New York?⌄
Dutchess County, which includes Myers Corner, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Myers Corner, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Myers Corner is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,610/month and median household income is $105,718/year. The median home value is $419,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Myers Corner, New York?⌄
The average commute in Myers Corner is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from