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Salt Point, New York
Location of Salt Point, New York
Location of Salt Point, New York
Country United States
State New York
County Dutchess County
Town Pleasant Valley
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
 • Land 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
250 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 202
 • Density 243.67/sq mi (94.05/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
FIPS code 36-64892

Salt Point is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 202. It lies northeast of Poughkeepsie following New York Route 115, the Salt Point Turnpike. East of Salt Point, the Taconic State Parkway allows for access to many of the surrounding towns and communities, with easy travel to New York City. The area code is 845.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 202
U.S. Decennial Census

Parks and recreation

The following parks are located within the general Salt Point area:

  • Helen Aldrich Park, part of the Pleasant Valley town recreation system of parks
  • Frances J. Mark Memorial Park, located in Clinton
  • Friends' Park, also in Clinton

Communities and locations around Salt Point

  • Netherwood—A location southwest of Salt Point.
  • Pleasant Valley—A hamlet southwest of Salt Point.
  • Washington Hollow—A hamlet near the southeastern town line. It was the former location of the Dutchess County Fair.
  • Hibernia—A location east of Salt Point.
Northwest:
Pleasant Plains
North:
Clinton Hollow
Northeast:
Clinton Corners
West:
Netherwood
Salt Point East:
Hibernia
Southwest:
Pleasant Valley
South:
Lagrange &
Freedom Plains
Southeast:
Millbrook &
Washington Hollow

See also

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