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Upper Red Hook, NY

New York

Upper Red Hook is a small town in New York with a population of 285. Residents earn $126,042 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
285 Population 1,425/sq mi density
$126,042 Median Income $39,052 per capita
$418,300 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$418,300 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,042
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $418,300
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.3%
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.7%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Upper Red Hook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population285
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 41%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,042
Per Capita$39,052
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$418,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity24.7%
Uninsured4.2%
Smoking9.2%
Depression20.1%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries12

Is Upper Red Hook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Upper Red Hook receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Upper Red Hook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Upper Red Hook is $126,042, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Upper Red Hook among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Upper Red Hook is $418,300, 48% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Upper Red Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Upper Red Hook has a population of 285 with a density of 1,425 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (51.9%), with 41.4% White.

Population

285
Total Population
1,425
People / sq mi
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.6%
Female 40.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Red Hook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Upper Red Hook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Upper Red Hook is $126,042, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Upper Red Hook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,042
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,052
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone58.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Upper Red Hook is $418,300, 48% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$418,300
48% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.7%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
In Upper Red Hook, 24.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.2% of residents lack health insurance. 9.2% are current smokers. 20.1% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Upper Red Hook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
23% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure25.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.9%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.2%
34% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression20.1%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress9.5%
Short Sleep34.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.2%
51% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,471
Dentists1:2,786
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits72.4%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Upper Red Hook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Coordinates42.0261°N, 73.8456°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.3%
23% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone58.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Nearby Cities

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