Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress

08/19/2026

Can working households afford to live in the Hudson Valley?

Pattern’s new Out of Reach 2026 report shows that the gap between regional wages and housing costs remains firmly entrenched.

In all nine counties we serve, the average renter wage is below the wage needed to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment. In Putnam and Rockland counties, an average-wage renter would need to work 130 hours or more each week to afford that home. Homeownership is also beyond reach for many middle-income families across the region.

Pattern developed this analysis using the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual Out of Reach data, along with regional housing, wage, and home-sales information.

The consequences extend beyond household budgets. When the people who sustain our economy cannot afford to live in the communities where they work, the effects are felt by employers, public institutions, families, and neighborhoods throughout the Hudson Valley.

The data provide a shared foundation for regional collaboration and practical action.

Read the full report: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/out-of-reach-2026/

Out of Reach 2026 READ THE REPORT Pattern has analyzed the NLIHC's annual Out of Reach along with region specific housing and wage data to assess conditions in the Hudson Valley.

07/18/2026

Housing is one of the defining challenges and opportunities facing the Hudson Valley.

Our President & CEO, Alexandra Obremski, recently joined News 12 to discuss the role of housing developments like Tuxedo Reserve in addressing the region's housing shortage. As highlighted in the interview, while affordability remains a critical concern, increasing the overall housing supply is an essential part of creating healthier, more competitive communities.

At Pattern for Progress, we believe that thoughtful, data-driven conversations are essential as communities grapple with growth, economic competitiveness, infrastructure, and quality of life. There are no simple solutions, but there is a clear need for objective research and regional collaboration.

We're grateful to News 12 for shining a spotlight on this important conversation and helping elevate the dialogue around one of the Hudson Valley's most pressing issues. 📺:

News 12 got an exclusive look inside Tuxedo Reserve, where developers say thousands of people will eventually live as residents weigh the project’s impact on traffic, businesses and the future of the community.

07/07/2026

Thanks to the Chronogram for writing about one of our latest reports, “Built for Cars, Ready for People.” The Hudson Valley has many overbuilt, underutilized parking lots that could be reused for community development and economic development. Modern zoning, planning, and community collaboration are key to the effective re-use of these dormant swaths of pavement. More below:

A new Pattern for Progress report examines how underused parking lots across the Hudson Valley could be redeveloped into housing, parks, and mixed-use communities.

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Pattern CEO Alexandra Obremski on being appointed to the West of Hudson Transit Study advisory group. Pattern has advised the Hudson Valley on regional transportation issues since the 1960s and we look forward to continuing that tradition of planning with everyone involved in this important effort. More here:

Governor Hochul announced that beginning on Saturday, July 4, the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Shuttle will offer weekend and holiday bus service between Newburgh and Beacon.

04/24/2026

This chart shows how migration has caused a redistribution of wealth throughout the Hudson Valley. Remote work has been a particularly strong force, allowing wealthier households to live farther away from the New York City metro area while keeping their city-based jobs. This has affected communities north of I-84 the most. The counties of Columbia and Ulster have continued to see the biggest disparity between the incomes of those moving into and out of their counties. This trend has been steady for the past four reporting cycles. Learn more by reading our full report here: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/moving-in-moving-out-2026-the-effects-of-domestic-migration-on-populations-and-regional-incomes-in-the-hudson-valley

04/23/2026

More on migration: These charts show the top 10 counties of origin for people who moved into the Hudson Valley, and the top 10 destinations for those who left our region to move elsewhere. Two trends have stood out for the last three reporting cycles. We are losing many residents to neighboring counties in neighboring states, usually on a 2-to-1 ratio. Many of our residents are also moving South to states that have zero tax or extremely low tax on retirement income. More from our report here: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/moving-in-moving-out-2026-the-effects-of-domestic-migration-on-populations-and-regional-incomes-in-the-hudson-valley/

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to everyone who plays an invaluable role in keeping their organizations running and organized. Pattern is fortunate to have one of the best. Vice President of Operations Robin DeGroat is celebrating her 20th year at Pattern. She also volunteers for organizations that bring arts and culture to our communities and help our neighbors in need. Please join us in thanking Robin for everything she does for the Hudson Valley!

04/21/2026

Throughout this week, Pattern will share key data from our latest report on migration and its effects on the Hudson Valley. People have always moved back and forth between our region and New York City, but the net number of metro-area folks moving into our communities has been especially high since the pandemic. Since 2019, approximately 100,000 people from New York City moved into our nine counties. Here are the data from 2021-2022. Read our latest report here: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/moving-in-moving-out-2026-the-effects-of-domestic-migration-on-populations-and-regional-incomes-in-the-hudson-valley/

EDIT: The image below has been updated. Although the aggregate data were all correct, one county total was wrong and another county was missing inflow data from Richmond County (Staten Island). All numbers in the chart are now accurate.

04/10/2026

We are excited to announce that Chris Brown has joined our team as a senior research planner at Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, and program manager for the Hudson Valley Alliance for Housing & Conservation (HVAHC).

Chris will take on a unique position shared between Pattern and HVAHC. For Pattern, Chris will work on a number of planning and research projects to help the region understand its most consequential civic issues and actions that will promote smart growth and effective service delivery. Chris will serve as program manager for HVAHC, an innovative alliance of eight nonprofit affordable housing developers and eight nonprofit land conservation groups working to strengthen biodiversity and climate resilience while creating affordable places where people can live. They collaborate on projects, support communities with strategies to achieve both goals in tandem, and educate the public about the resources required to address these pressing needs.

Chris previously worked as the housing development coordinator at the Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), where he helped to advance a number of key housing initiatives in Columbia County. His efforts led to Columbia County becoming the first in the state to have all its municipalities certified through the Pro-Housing Communities Initiative. Chris was also instrumental in the creation of two land banks, in Columbia County and the City of Troy, during his career in public service.

Before joining CEDC, Chris worked in the planning department in Troy and at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission in Massachusetts, where he drafted open space and recreation plans, comprehensive plan updates, housing needs assessments, and housing production plans.

Chris earned his bachelor's degree in public policy from the University at Albany.

04/09/2026

Wednesday was a great day for Pattern because we got to...

✅ Announce Alexandra Obremski as our new President & CEO

✅ Talk with our Mid-Hudson County leaders about civic issues affecting the region

✅ Engage with 200 regional leaders from government, business, academia, nonprofits and utilities

A big shout-out to our Mid-Hudson county leaders - Jen Metzger, Steve Neuhaus, Nadia Rajsz, and Sue Serino - for joining us!