What are the schools like in Red Hook, NY?

Red Hook is served primarily by RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Red Hook?

The median household income in Red Hook, NY is $90,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Red Hook, NY?

Red Hook has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Red Hook, NY affordable or expensive?

Red Hook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Red Hook is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $319,400 and the median rent is $1,246 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Red Hook, NY?

Red Hook has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 328.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Red Hook, NY a Good Place to Live?

Red Hook is a small town of 1,816 in New York, with a median household income of $90,750 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Red Hook stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Red Hook 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: 102.6

Red Hook's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Red Hook costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Red Hook, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$319,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,246	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Red Hook's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

328.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Red Hook is served primarily by RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Red Hook, NY	National Avg
School District	RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Red Hook sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 85.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Red Hook, NY
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	85.7"

Demographics

Metric	Red Hook, NY	National Avg
Population	1,816	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bard College, NY 3 mi Barrytown, NY 3 mi Upper Red Hook, NY 3 mi Tivoli, NY 5 mi Rhinebeck, NY 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Red Hook

Red Hook, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12571

Red Hook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Hook, NY affordable or expensive?

Red Hook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Red Hook roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $319,400 and median rent is $1,246/month.

What is the crime rate in Red Hook, NY?

Red Hook's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 328.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Red Hook?

Public schools in Red Hook are operated by RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 59.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Red Hook, NY a good place to live?

Red Hook, NY has a population of 1,816, a median household income of $90,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Red Hook?

Red Hook averages 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 85.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Red Hook?

Red Hook, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12571.

What is the population of Red Hook?

The population of Red Hook, New York is 1,816 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Red Hook?

Key numbers for living in Red Hook: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $319,400, median household income $90,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Hook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.