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Patterson, NY

Patterson is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The town is in the northeastern part of the county. Interstate 84 passes through the southwestern section of the town. The population was 11,541 at the 2020 census. The town is named after early farmer Matthew Paterson. The reason Patterson was spelled with two "t"s was due to the looseness with which Paterson spelled his last name.

The town was first settled around 1720 in The Oblong, which was a disputed area in the southeastern Province of New York also claimed by the Connecticut Colony. The Oblong was a strip of land approximately 1.81 miles wide (2.91 km) between Dutchess County, New York, and Connecticut, ceded to New York in the 1731 Treaty of Dover. Between 1720 and 1776 a large number of mostly Connecticut families settled in the southern Oblong. They could not settle west of it because that land was privately owned by the Philipse Family. It had been granted a patent for virtually all of the remainder of the area of the future Putnam County.

The Philipses were Loyalists during the Revolution and left the area. The state confiscated their land, selling it off. In 1788, the former Philipse portion of the Oblong was chartered as the Town of Southeast; the remainder of the region was chartered as the Town of Fredericktown in Dutchess County, New York. In 1795, Fredericktown township was split into four parts: 1. the Town of Carmel, 2. a part which was combined with the northern half of Southeast and became the Town of Franklin, which was renamed the Town of Patterson in 1808, 3. a part which was combined with the southern half of Southeast and became the new, much larger town of Southeast, and 4. the remnant of the town, which was the Town of Frederick for a while. It was renamed as the Town of Kent in 1817.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.9 square miles (85 km²), of which, 32.3 square miles (84 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) (1.95%) is water. The northern town line is the border of Dutchess County, New York, and the eastern town boundary is the border of Connecticut.

For residents and visitors alike, Patterson places a significant emphasis on health and wellness. The Patterson Recreation Center stands out as a hub for fitness activities, offering exercise classes, sports programs, and community events. The Putnam Hospital Center ensures that residents have access to quality medical care. The town's dedication to fostering a healthy community is evident through organized events and initiatives, encouraging individuals to lead active and balanced lives. Serenity Spa & Wellness Center provides a tranquil retreat with a variety of massages, facials, and holistic therapies. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs. Yoga in the Trees hosts yoga and Pilates classes, focusing on core strength and flexibility. Patterson Family Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. These diverse facilities and activities make Patterson a hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

Top Sites in Patterson, NY: Fanny Doolittle, Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Liberty Paintball.

Population: 11,891 (2018). Elevation: 450 feet. ZIP Code: 12563. Area code: 845. Area: Approximately 53.2 square miles.

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What are the demographics of Patterson, NY?

The largest Patterson racial/ethnic groups are White (69.0%) followed by Hispanic (21.0%) and Black (6.7%). With 11,555 people, Patterson is the 212th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,524 cities. But watch out, Patterson, because Woodbury village with 11,512 people, and Canton town with 11,445 people are right behind you.

What is the crime rate in Patterson, NY?

Patterson is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (78%) and also has a lower crime rate than 81% of the communities in New York, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. How risky is that? Your chance of becoming a victim in Patterson is one in 227 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

What is the closest airport to Patterson, NY?

The nearest airport to Patterson is Newburgh (SWF) Airport which is 25.8 miles away. Other nearby airports include New York La Guardia (LGA) (53.2 miles), Hartford (BDL) (55.8 miles), New York JFK (JFK) (61.1 miles) and Newark (EWR) (64.6 miles). However, there are better options for getting to Patterson. Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Patterson once daily. Tickets cost $14 - $29 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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Wikipedia 

Town of Patterson

Nuvance Health

All Trails

Rome2Rio

Yellow Pages

Neighborhood Scout

NY Demographics

Patterson Recreation Center

The Wellness Center

Fanny Doolittle

Thunder Ridge Ski Area

Liberty Paintball

U.S. Census Bureau

Serenity Spa & Wellness Center 

Anytime Fitness

Yoga in the Trees

Patterson Family Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

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