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Information on Kent, Putnam County

The Town of Kent is located in the state of New York, in Putnam County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Town hall of Kent at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Kent Town HALL, Putnam County

Kent Town Hall's addressKent Kent Municipal Building
531 Route 52

Carmel, NY 10512
United States
Phone number of Kent Town HallNot available
Kent, NY emailNot available
Kent official websitetownofkentny.com
Mayor of KentKatherine Doherty
Putnam County, New York: Vital Records Kent vital records
Birth Certificate Order your New York birth certificate online

Common questions about Kent

What county is Kent NY in?

Kent, NY is located in Putnam County

Where is Kent, New York ?

Kent is a municipality in Putnam County, situated in the southeastern region of the United States. It lies within the state of New York. Positioned approximately 50 miles north of New York City, Kent is near the Hudson River and bordered by the towns of Carmel and Patterson.

What is the cost of living in Kent NY ?

The cost of living in Kent, NY (Putnam County) is relatively moderate. Housing expenses average around $400,000 for homes. Transportation costs are approximately 20% higher than the national average, while grocery prices align closely with national trends. Overall, residents experience a balanced but slightly elevated cost of living compared to nearby areas.

Kent building department, NY

If you're planning a construction project in Kent, NY, obtaining the necessary permits is an essential first step. You can request these permits through the Kent Building Department, which manages and processes all permit applications for the area. To ensure a smooth application process, it's important to contact the office directly for detailed information on the associated costs and the typical processing times, as these factors can vary depending on the specifics of your project. Whether you're expanding your home or initiating a new build, the staff at the Building Department are there to assist you in navigating local regulations and requirements.
If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Kent's town hall or Putnam County authorities directly.

Demography of Kent

Name of Kent inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population13 507 inhabitants78 / 2 360
Population density in Kent312,9 pop/sq mi (120,8 pop/km²)

Kent statistics

Kent NY Median household income$92,704
Kent NY Poverty rate5.9%
Kent NY Unemployment rate3.7%
Kent NY Educational attainment96.6%

List of Passport Facilities in Kent, NY

This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Kent, NY
Name Street Phone number
PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK40 GLENEIDA AVENUE8458081142
BREWSTER POST OFFICE3 MOUNT EBO ROAD NORTH8452798022
EAST GREENBUSH POST OFFICE10 GREENWOOD DR5184775212
PUTNAM VALLEY LIBRARY30 OSCAWANA8455283242
PUTNAM VALLEY POST OFFICE12 PEEKSKILL HOLLOW ROAD8455280341
DANBURY POST OFFICE23 BACKUS AVE2037961905
SHERMAN POST OFFICE29 ROUTE 37 CENTER #18603546191
BUTTERFIELD LIBRARY10 MORRIS AVENUE8452653040
COLD SPRING POST OFFICE51 CHESTNUT STREET8452653486
BEACON POST OFFICE369 MAIN STREET8458314372
WAPPINGERS FALLS POST OFFICE71 EAST MAIN ST8452971839
RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY472 MAIN STREET2034382282
RIDGEFIELD POST OFFICE26 CATOONAH STREET2034386561
DOVER PLAINS POST OFFICE3042 ROUTE 228458776953
NEW MILFORD MAYORS OFFICE10 MAIN STREET8603556010

Kent administrative numbers

Kent Town code3639331
Kent Town postcode10512 (Another town has the same postcode)

Transportation modes in Kent

Airport
Danbury Municipal Airport 12.6 miles
Dutchess County Airport 14.9 miles
Stewart International Airport 21.7 miles

Kent territory

Kent area43,17 sq mi (111,80 km²)
Kent altitude610 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 41.4683
Longitude: -73.6883
Latitude: 41° 28' 6'' North
Longitude: 73° 41' 18'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with KentCurrently, the town Kent isn’t twinned
Namesake of Kent
  • Kent, Connecticut, États-Unis
  • Kent, Minnesota, États-Unis
  • Kent, Ohio, États-Unis
  • Kent, Washington, États-Unis
  • Kent, British Columbia, Canada
  • Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
Natural parksKent isn't part of a natural park

What is Kent close to?

Nearby cities include: Carmel, Southeast, Pawling and East Fishkill
East FishkillPawlingPawling
CarmelNeighbouring townsSoutheast
CarmelCarmelSoutheast
Carmel 6.1 milesSoutheast 6.6 milesPawling 8 miles
East Fishkill 9.1 milesEast Greenbush 9.1 milesBeekman 9.8 miles
Somers 10.3 milesPutnam Valley 10.3 milesNew Fairfield 10.4 miles
North Salem 10.5 milesFishkill 11.5 milesDanbury 12.1 miles
Sherman 12.6 milesPhilipstown 13.2 milesWappinger 13.8 miles
Yorktown 14.3 milesBeacon 14.5 milesLewisboro 14.9 miles
Ridgefield 14.9 milesBrookfield 15.4 milesLa Grange 15.4 miles

Distance between Kent and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2472 milesHouston : 1457 milesPhiladelphia : 126 miles closest
Phoenix : 2158 milesSan Antonio : 1619 milesSan Diego : 2443 miles
Dallas : 1401 milesSan Jose : 2557 milesJacksonville : 889 miles
Indianapolis : 664 milesSan Francisco : 2608 milesAustin : 1547 miles
Columbus : 498 milesFort Worth : 1431 milesCharlotte : 581 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Leisure and activities in Kent surrounding area

Golf course
Centennial Golf Club
to Brewster 3.7 miles
Morefar Golf Course
to Brewster 8.7 miles
Richter Park Golf Course
to Danbury 9.4 miles
Southern Duchess Country Club
to Beacon 15.3 miles

Other information on the Town of Kent

Nuclear power plantIndian Point Energy Center 31 mile