The Town FilesRed Hook, New York
Village in Dutchess County · population 1,975 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,200
- Household income
- $107,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 45.7
Red Hook is a village of 1,975 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $378,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 100% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 98% of New York towns, more upscale than 89% 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 $378,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $107,411, which is more affordable than 35% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,386 a month. 66.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Hook | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,386 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $107,411 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Red Hook
| People | Red Hook | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 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 59.6 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
8 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 July 13, 2022 about 9.9 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 42 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 2.4%.
Public schools in Red Hook
2 public schools with 952 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED HOOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 556 | 10.7 |
| LINDEN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 396 | 10.2 |
Towns near Red Hook
- Red Hook, NY1.6 mi · 9,953 people · home $430,000
- Tivoli, NY4.6 mi · 1,012 people · home $354,300
- Rhinebeck, NY4.9 mi · 2,697 people · home $492,600
- Milan, NY5.0 mi · 2,245 people · home $456,800
- Rhinebeck, NY5.0 mi · 7,596 people · home $521,800
- Glasco, NY5.0 mi · 2,013 people · home $301,400
- Lake Katrine, NY5.9 mi · 2,522 people · home $298,000
- Saugerties South, NY6.0 mi · 2,442 people · home $278,900
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 80% of New York towns and quieter than 18%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Red Hook?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Hook is valued at $378,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,411, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,386 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 59.6 inches of snow.
Does Red Hook get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Hook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 13, 2022. 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)