At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$54,498 per capita
Home Value
$232,500
Zillow: $399,139
Violent Crime
283/100K
2,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Rifton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rifton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rifton residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,498. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Rifton is $232,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,139. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rifton 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
27.5% of adults in Rifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rifton 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
Population462
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$54,498
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
F
Home Value$232,500
Rent
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$399,139
Housing Units465
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property2,835/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation296 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Rifton was built in 1938.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% 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.
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