Living in Red Hook, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Red Hook · Census data 2020–2024
Red Hook has 2,275 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $107,411 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $378,200, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Red Hook at a glance
- Population
- 2,275
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,411State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $378,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Red Hook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Red Hook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Red Hook the median home value is $378,200, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,693 a month in housing costs.
Red Hook median household income
The median household income in Red Hook is $107,411 and the income per person is $62,678. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Red Hook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,150
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.10
Red Hook demographics
- Population
- 2,275
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 1,069
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Red Hook ›
Education in Red Hook
57.1% of adults 25 and older in Red Hook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Red Hook
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Red Hook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hook | 2,275 | $107,411 | $378,200 | $1,386 |
| Bard College | 1,130 | $216,406 | — | $1,159 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Upper Red Hook | 311 | $151,786 | $436,800 | — |
| Tivoli | 945 | $53,177 | $354,300 | $1,665 |
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Red Hook, NY?
The median household income in Red Hook is $107,411, 25% higher 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 Red Hook?
The median home value in Red Hook is $378,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Red Hook?
The median gross rent in Red Hook is $1,386 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Red Hook, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Red Hook?
The median age in Red Hook is 45.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Red Hook?
The average commute to work in Red Hook is 20 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Red Hook?
The unemployment rate in Red Hook is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Red Hook?
57.1% of adults in Red Hook 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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