Sullivan County residents consider three economic issues top concerns. As noted, keeping businesses in the area is the number one priority for residents of the county. Creating more jobs and reducing taxes also are among the five leading priorities for county residents overall. The county is the only one of the seven counties of the Mid-Hudson Valley to have three economic issues in the top tier of issues.
» Economic Statistics
Avg. commute time
26.9 min
Working outside county of residence
31%
Source: Census 2005
Number of Establishments
Total for all sectors
2,099
Retail trade
317
Construction
269
Health care & social assistance
250
Accommodation & food services
233
Other services (except public administration)
226
Professional, scientific, & technical services
162
Real estate & rental & leasing
144
Finance & insurance
89
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service
78
Wholesale trade
68
Transportation & warehousing
59
Manufacturing
52
Arts, entertainment, & recreation
51
Information
35
Educational services
28
Forestry, fishing & hunting, & ag support services
