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Kerhonkson, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,773 Population 311/sq mi density
$72,411 Median Income $28,357 per capita
$228,000 Home Value $391,640 Zillow
$1,077 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,411 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$228,000 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kerhonkson, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,411
4% below
$28,357 per capita
Home Value
$228,000
19% below
Zillow: $391,640
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
7% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
26% below
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
81%
Rent
93%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kerhonkson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 6.6% (83% 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 $391,640. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kerhonkson reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,835/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,773
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,411
Per Capita$28,357
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,000
Rent$1,077
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$391,640
Housing Units977
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.