Dutchess County residents consider economic issues top concerns. Keeping businesses in the area ranks second and creating more jobs ranks fifth among the priorities for county residents overall.
» Economic Statistics
Avg. commute time
30.5 min
Working outside county of residence
30%
Source: Census 2005
Number of Establishments
Total for all sectors
7,582
Construction
1,177
Retail trade
1,114
Health care & social assistance
868
Other services (except public administration)
771
Professional, scientific, & technical services
730
Accommodation & food services
659
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service
392
Finance & insurance
379
Real estate & rental & leasing
376
Wholesale trade
254
Manufacturing
215
Information
159
Transportation & warehousing
139
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
139
Educational services
120
Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support services
