Living in Rhinecliff, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rhinecliff · Census data 2020–2024
Rhinecliff has 669 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median home value is $724,300.
Rhinecliff is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rhinecliff at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $724,300State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.8%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Rhinecliff a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rhinecliff
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rhinecliff the median home value is $724,300, 118% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,563 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Rhinecliff: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 330
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
Rhinecliff demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 4.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 285
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rhinecliff ›
Education in Rhinecliff
66.8% of adults 25 and older in Rhinecliff have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 42.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rhinecliff
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 22.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Rhinecliff vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinecliff | 669 | — | $724,300 | — |
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Staatsburg | 358 | $82,207 | $351,000 | — |
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What is the average home price in Rhinecliff?
The median home value in Rhinecliff is $724,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Rhinecliff, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Rhinecliff?
The median age in Rhinecliff is 35.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rhinecliff?
The average commute to work in Rhinecliff is 43 minutes; 28% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhinecliff?
The unemployment rate in Rhinecliff is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rhinecliff?
66.8% of adults in Rhinecliff 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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