At a Glance
Median Income
$88,438
$60,501 per capita
Home Value
$349,600
Zillow: $488,026
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kinderhook residents earn a median household income of $88,438 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,501. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinderhook is $349,600 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,026. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 28.8% 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 1948.
Education
50.2% of adults in Kinderhook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinderhook has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,201
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density572/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,438
Per Capita$60,501
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A
Home Value$349,600
Rent$1,063
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$488,026
Housing Units667
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation257 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+32.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinderhook was built in 1948.
32.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.