Hudson Valley by the Numbers
We love digging into the numbers and trends, so we can take a close look at what’s happening in our communities and why. This information helps our communities to make informed decisions about important issues including infrastructure, housing, education, workforce, and community issues.
October 2021
Percent of Hudson Valley Households without Internet Access
October 12, 2021 According to the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate, between 6% and 22% of Hudson Valley households (by county) had no internet service in 2019. The better connected counties were Putnam, [...]
Hudson Valley Unemployment Rates
October 5th, 2021 As of August 2021 the unemployment rate in the Hudson Valley* was 5.1%, down from 9.6% in August of 2020, when the economy was still reeling from the shutdowns of [...]
September 2021
Percent Change in Housing Units in the Hudson Valley
September 28th, 2021 From 2010 to 2020, the number of housing units in the Hudson valley grew by 3.9%. Almost half of this growth occurred in Westchester County. Orange County experienced the largest [...]
Acres of Popular Produce in the Hudson Valley
September 21, 2021 Fall pumpkin and apple picking are popular activities in the Hudson Valley. However, in the region's nine counties the number of acres dedicated to popular produce items like apples is dwindling. The [...]