Golden's Bridge, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,549 Population 643/sq mi density
$240,417 Median Income $124,817 per capita
$706,900 Home Value $1,058,171 Zillow
$2,375 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$240,417 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$706,900 home value, $2,375/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden's Bridge, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$240,417
220% above
$124,817 per capita
Home Value
$706,900
151% above
Zillow: $1,058,171
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
104% above
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.6%
118% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
34% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Golden's Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Golden's Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
320%
Home Value
251%
Rent
204%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden's Bridge a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden's Bridge residents earn a median household income of $240,417 , which is 220% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $124,817. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden's Bridge is $706,900 , 151% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,058,171. Median rent is $2,375/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

73.6% of adults in Golden's Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden's Bridge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population1,549
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$240,417
Per Capita$124,817
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$706,900
Rent$2,375
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$1,058,171
Housing Units594
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity21.2%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation344 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+46.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute44 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden's Bridge was built in 1969.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
39.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.