Living in Rhinebeck, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rhinebeck · Census data 2020–2024
Rhinebeck has 2,650 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $70,496 (18% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $492,600, the median rent is $1,655/month.
Rhinebeck at a glance
- Population
- 2,650
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $70,496State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $492,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,655/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rhinebeck a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New York median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rhinebeck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rhinebeck the median home value is $492,600, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,574 a month in housing costs.
Rhinebeck median household income
The median household income in Rhinebeck is $70,496 and the income per person is $61,425. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rhinebeck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.67
Rhinebeck demographics
- Population
- 2,650
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 1,503
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rhinebeck ›
Education in Rhinebeck
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Rhinebeck have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rhinebeck
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Rhinebeck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Red Hook | 2,275 | $107,411 | $378,200 | $1,386 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Staatsburg | 358 | $82,207 | $351,000 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
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What is the median household income in Rhinebeck, NY?
The median household income in Rhinebeck is $70,496, 18% 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 Rhinebeck?
The median home value in Rhinebeck is $492,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rhinebeck?
The median gross rent in Rhinebeck is $1,655 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Rhinebeck, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New York median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rhinebeck?
The median age in Rhinebeck is 53.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rhinebeck?
The average commute to work in Rhinebeck is 27 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhinebeck?
The unemployment rate in Rhinebeck is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rhinebeck?
50.2% of adults in Rhinebeck 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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