What are the schools like in Ravena, NY?

Ravena is served primarily by RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Ravena?

The median household income in Ravena, NY is $68,873 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Ravena, NY?

Ravena has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Ravena, NY affordable or expensive?

Ravena's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ravena is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,400 and the median rent is $1,023 per month.

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

Ravena has a violent crime rate of 299.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1126.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ravena, NY a Good Place to Live?

Ravena is a small town of 3,259 in New York, with a median household income of $68,873 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ravena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ravena 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: 97.6

Ravena's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ravena costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ravena, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,023	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,873	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ravena's violent crime rate is 299.2 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.2 /100k

Property Crime

1126.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ravena is served primarily by RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ravena, NY	National Avg
School District	RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ravena sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 45.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ravena, NY
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	45.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ravena, NY	National Avg
Population	3,259	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Baltimore, NY 2 mi Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 5 mi Kinderhook, NY 8 mi Valatie, NY 8 mi Coxsackie, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Ravena

Ravena, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

12143 12158

Ravena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravena, NY affordable or expensive?

Ravena's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ravena roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,400 and median rent is $1,023/month.

What is the crime rate in Ravena, NY?

Ravena's violent crime rate is 299.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1126.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ravena?

Public schools in Ravena are operated by RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ravena, NY a good place to live?

Ravena, NY has a population of 3,259, a median household income of $68,873, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Ravena?

Ravena averages 31.6°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 45.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ravena?

Ravena, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 12143, 12158.

What is the population of Ravena?

The population of Ravena, New York is 3,259 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ravena?

Key numbers for living in Ravena: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $195,400, median household income $68,873, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.