At a Glance
Median Income
$72,411
$28,357 per capita
Home Value
$228,000
Zillow: $416,507
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Kerhonkson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kerhonkson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kerhonkson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kerhonkson residents earn a median household income of $72,411 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,357. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kerhonkson is $228,000 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,507. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
23.4% of adults in Kerhonkson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kerhonkson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,773
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,411
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,000
Rent$1,077
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$416,507
Housing Units977
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation279 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Kerhonkson was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.