Living in Kerhonkson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kerhonkson · Census data 2020–2024
Kerhonkson has 1,677 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $78,459 (9% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $236,000, the median rent is $1,222/month.
Kerhonkson at a glance
- Population
- 1,677
- Median age
- 31.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $78,459State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $236,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,222/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kerhonkson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kerhonkson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kerhonkson the median home value is $236,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,653 a month in housing costs.
Kerhonkson median household income
The median household income in Kerhonkson is $78,459 and the income per person is $38,670. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Kerhonkson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 964
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.20
Kerhonkson demographics
- Population
- 1,677
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 763
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kerhonkson ›
Education in Kerhonkson
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Kerhonkson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kerhonkson
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Kerhonkson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerhonkson | 1,677 | $78,459 | $236,000 | $1,222 |
| Accord | 638 | $107,614 | — | $1,409 |
| Napanoch | 776 | $68,250 | $167,400 | — |
| Ellenville | 4,211 | $42,969 | $218,200 | $1,320 |
| Stone Ridge | 1,884 | $127,601 | $501,400 | — |
| Gardiner | 1,210 | $112,411 | $568,600 | $1,775 |
| Cragsmoor | 481 | $79,618 | $228,300 | — |
| New Paltz | 8,314 | $52,774 | $414,500 | $1,672 |
| Walker Valley | 1,301 | $119,625 | $331,700 | $2,620 |
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What is the median household income in Kerhonkson, NY?
The median household income in Kerhonkson is $78,459, 9% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kerhonkson?
The median home value in Kerhonkson is $236,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Kerhonkson?
The median gross rent in Kerhonkson is $1,222 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Kerhonkson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Kerhonkson?
The median age in Kerhonkson is 31.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Kerhonkson?
The average commute to work in Kerhonkson is 26 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kerhonkson?
The unemployment rate in Kerhonkson is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kerhonkson?
19.4% of adults in Kerhonkson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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