The Town FilesPutnam Valley, New York
Town in Putnam County · population 11,762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $510,900
- Household income
- $137,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.8
Putnam Valley is a town of 11,762 people in Putnam County, New York. The median home is worth $510,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 96% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of New York towns, more of a college town than 91% of New York towns.
How Putnam Valley ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Putnam Valley is worth $510,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $137,656, which is more affordable than 31% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,000 a month. 89.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Putnam Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $510,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,000 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $137,656 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Putnam Valley
| People | Putnam Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 44.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Putnam Valley
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Putnam Valley since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 1989 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 2, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 6, 2014.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 27,122 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,541 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Putnam Valley itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Putnam Valley
3 public schools with 1,506 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUTNAM VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 573 | 16.9 |
| PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 496 | 10.8 |
| PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 437 | 12.9 |
Towns near Putnam Valley
- Philipstown, NY4.4 mi · 9,831 people · home $615,000
- Lake Mohegan, NY5.3 mi · 5,896 people · home $503,000
- Mahopac, NY5.4 mi · 8,932 people · home $470,900
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY5.7 mi · 14,444 people · home $591,800
- Carmel, NY6.1 mi · 33,576 people · home $495,100
- Highland Falls, NY7.1 mi · 3,684 people · home $353,900
- Kent, NY7.3 mi · 12,900 people · home $390,100
- Carmel, NY8.0 mi · 7,538 people · home $488,300
Putnam Valley questions
Is Putnam Valley, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Putnam Valley scores better for retirees than 52% of New York towns and quieter than 43%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Putnam Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Putnam Valley is valued at $510,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $137,656, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $2,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Putnam Valley?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Putnam Valley get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Putnam Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 1989. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)