Stanfordville New York Map

About Stanfordville, New York

Stanfordville is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Stanfordville is located at 41.8673°N, 73.7143°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12581.

Stanfordville lies cradled in the rolling hills of Dutchess County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale slowly. It lies 15.7 miles north-east of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-west of Pine Plains. The terrain here is a gentle, persistent undulation, a tapestry of verdant fields and forested inclines that soften the sharp edges of the world. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a thick, honeyed quality, spilling across the open meadows and illuminating the weathered barns that punctuate the landscape like stoic sentinels. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening apples, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. The history of Stanfordville is written in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped its fortunes for generations. Once a hub for dairy farming, the land still bears the quiet legacy of those herds, with pastures stretching towards the horizon, often dotted with grazing cattle. While the agricultural economy has diversified, a deep-rooted connection to the soil remains, evident in the farm stands that offer the season's bounty and the unhurried pace of life that allows for appreciation of the natural world. The presence of the Stanfordville Grange Hall, a focal point for community gatherings, speaks to a tradition of shared purpose and local pride, a quiet testament to the enduring character of this corner of Dutchess County.

About This Stanfordville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanfordville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.867315, -73.714295. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Stanfordville and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Stanfordville includes the ZIP code (12581), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Stanfordville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.