At a Glance
Median Income
$104,022
$55,513 per capita
Home Value
$344,300
Zillow: $472,691
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Red Hook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Hook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Hook a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Hook residents earn a median household income of $104,022 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,513. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Hook is $344,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,691. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 35.8% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Red Hook 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
57.2% of adults in Red Hook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Hook has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,119
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,999/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,022
Per Capita$55,513
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,300
Rent$1,141
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$472,691
Housing Units950
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation214 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+39.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Hook was built in 1972.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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