Living in Ravena, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ravena · Census data 2020–2024
Ravena has 3,243 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $77,217 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $209,100, the median rent is $1,122/month.
Ravena at a glance
- Population
- 3,243
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $77,217State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $209,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,122/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ravena a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ravena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ravena the median home value is $209,100, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,122 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,695 a month in housing costs.
Ravena median household income
The median household income in Ravena is $77,217 and the income per person is $42,247. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ravena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,679
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ravena demographics
- Population
- 3,243
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,442
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ravena ›
Education in Ravena
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Ravena have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ravena
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Ravena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravena | 3,243 | $77,217 | $209,100 | $1,122 |
| New Baltimore | 298 | $85,461 | $343,200 | — |
| Castleton-on-Hudson | 1,591 | $52,056 | $222,600 | $1,166 |
| Kinderhook | 1,072 | $93,250 | $372,400 | $990 |
| Valatie | 1,796 | $100,461 | $325,100 | $842 |
| Coxsackie | 2,737 | $70,500 | $300,300 | $862 |
| East Greenbush | 6,581 | $118,393 | $303,400 | $1,753 |
| Nassau | 1,058 | $84,781 | $239,200 | $1,073 |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | $98,364 | $239,400 | $1,188 |
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What is the median household income in Ravena, NY?
The median household income in Ravena is $77,217, 10% 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 Ravena?
The median home value in Ravena is $209,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Ravena?
The median gross rent in Ravena is $1,122 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Ravena, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Ravena?
The median age in Ravena is 45.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ravena?
The average commute to work in Ravena is 33 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ravena?
The unemployment rate in Ravena is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ravena?
24.4% of adults in Ravena 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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