What are the schools like in Kerhonkson, NY?

Kerhonkson is served primarily by RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kerhonkson?

The median household income in Kerhonkson, NY is $68,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Kerhonkson, NY?

Kerhonkson has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.2 inches.

Kerhonkson, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kerhonkson, NY affordable or expensive?

Kerhonkson's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kerhonkson is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,200 and the median rent is $1,101 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kerhonkson, NY?

Kerhonkson has a violent crime rate of 54.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kerhonkson, NY a Good Place to Live?

Kerhonkson is a small town of 2,038 in New York, with a median household income of $68,500 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Kerhonkson stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kerhonkson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kerhonkson city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.0

Kerhonkson's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kerhonkson costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kerhonkson, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,101	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kerhonkson's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.6 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kerhonkson is served primarily by RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kerhonkson, NY	National Avg
School District	RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kerhonkson sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 59.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kerhonkson, NY
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	59.2"

Demographics

Metric	Kerhonkson, NY	National Avg
Population	2,038	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Accord, NY 3 mi Napanoch, NY 5 mi Ellenville, NY 7 mi Stone Ridge, NY 8 mi High Falls, NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Kerhonkson

Kerhonkson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12446

Kerhonkson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerhonkson, NY affordable or expensive?

Kerhonkson's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kerhonkson roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $227,200 and median rent is $1,101/month.

What is the crime rate in Kerhonkson, NY?

Kerhonkson's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kerhonkson?

Public schools in Kerhonkson are operated by RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kerhonkson, NY a good place to live?

Kerhonkson, NY has a population of 2,038, a median household income of $68,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kerhonkson?

Kerhonkson averages 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 59.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kerhonkson?

Kerhonkson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12446.

What is the population of Kerhonkson?

The population of Kerhonkson, New York is 2,038 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kerhonkson?

Key numbers for living in Kerhonkson: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $227,200, median household income $68,500, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kerhonkson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.