The Town FilesRed Hook, New York
Town in Dutchess County · population 9,953 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $430,000
- Household income
- $112,363
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 42.7
Red Hook is a town of 9,953 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $430,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of New York towns, more upscale than 88% of New York towns, hipper than 81% of New York towns.
How Red Hook ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Red Hook is worth $430,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $112,363, which is more affordable than 29% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,436 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Hook | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,436 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $112,363 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Red Hook
| People | Red Hook | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Red Hook
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 11.4°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 66.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 185 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Hook since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 15, 2018 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2018.
Severe weather in Dutchess County since 1996
Dutchess County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dutchess County
Dutchess County had 112,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Red Hook itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Red Hook
2 public schools with 632 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILL ROAD-INTERMEDIATE GRADES | 3-5 | 326 | 9.9 |
| MILL ROAD-PRIMARY GRADES | PK-2 | 306 | 9.0 |
Towns near Red Hook
- Saugerties, NY4.8 mi · 3,899 people · home $374,100
- Lake Katrine, NY5.7 mi · 2,522 people · home $298,000
- Rhinebeck, NY6.2 mi · 2,697 people · home $492,600
- Rhinebeck, NY6.3 mi · 7,596 people · home $521,800
- Ulster, NY6.8 mi · 12,660 people · home $301,100
- Lincoln Park, NY7.2 mi · 2,545 people · home $272,600
- Saugerties, NY7.3 mi · 19,038 people · home $335,400
- Kingston, NY8.2 mi · 24,069 people · home $315,500
Red Hook questions
Is Red Hook, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Hook scores better for retirees than 69% of New York towns and quieter than 32%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Red Hook?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Hook is valued at $430,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,363, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,436 a month.
What is the weather like in Red Hook?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 66.5 inches of snow.
Does Red Hook get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Hook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 15, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)