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Military bases in New York: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in New York in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- New York hosts 18,833 active-duty members, the 17th most of any state, plus 29,372 Guard and reserve members and 9,898 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (15,310 active duty, 81% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +686 (+3.8%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 3 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,665 at Fort Drum to $5,070 at Fort Hamilton.
Military bases in New York
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Drum | Army | Watertown | $1,665 | $1,422 | $2,469 | $1,405 |
| Fort Hamilton | Army | Brooklyn | $5,070 | $4,980 | $5,529 | $2,910 |
| USMA West Point | Army | West Point | $3,468 | $2,859 | $4,380 | $1,979 |
Active-duty personnel in New York by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 15,310 | 81.3% |
| Navy | 1,493 | 7.9% |
| Coast Guard | 1,119 | 5.9% |
| Marine Corps | 471 | 2.5% |
| Air Force | 435 | 2.3% |
| Space Force | 5 | 0.0% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in New York.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in New York?
Our directory covers 3 major installations in New York: Fort Drum, Fort Hamilton, USMA West Point. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in New York?
18,833 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 17 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in New York?
The Army, with 15,310 active-duty members. Next is the Navy (1,493).
What is BAH in New York in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,665 to $5,070 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.