Living in Rifton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rifton · Census data 2020–2024
Rifton has 541 residents with a median age of 58.6. The median household income is $2,499 (97% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $227,800.
Rifton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rifton at a glance
- Population
- 541
- Median age
- 58.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $2,499State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $227,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
Is Rifton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 97% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 40.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rifton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rifton the median home value is $227,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rifton median household income
The median household income in Rifton is $2,499 and the income per person is $45,016. 40.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rifton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 387
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.35
Rifton demographics
- Population
- 541
- Median age
- 58.6
- Under 18
- 5.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 387
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rifton ›
Education in Rifton
21% of adults 25 and older in Rifton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rifton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Rifton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifton | 541 | $2,499 | $227,800 | — |
| Tillson | 1,530 | $98,750 | $298,300 | $1,528 |
| Rosendale | 962 | $70,858 | $263,300 | $1,343 |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| New Paltz | 8,314 | $52,774 | $414,500 | $1,672 |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Stone Ridge | 1,884 | $127,601 | $501,400 | — |
| Staatsburg | 358 | $82,207 | $351,000 | — |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
More for people moving to Rifton
Rifton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rifton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rifton, NY?
The median household income in Rifton is $2,499, 97% 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 Rifton?
The median home value in Rifton is $227,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Rifton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 97% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 40.3%.
What is the median age in Rifton?
The median age in Rifton is 58.6 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Rifton?
The unemployment rate in Rifton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rifton?
21% of adults in Rifton 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.
Last updated: