At a Glance
Median Income
$59,500
$26,173 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $78,902
Median Rent
$663/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Kinderhook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kinderhook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kinderhook a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kinderhook residents earn a median household income of $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,173. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinderhook is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,902. Median rent is $663/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
15.3% of adults in Kinderhook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinderhook has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$26,173
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$663
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$78,902
Housing Units119
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation519 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinderhook was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.