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Kerhonkson, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York.
Population
1,677
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
294
ZIP codes
0
Kerhonkson and its ZIP codes
Kerhonkson at a glance
- Kerhonkson is 30% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,459, 9% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,000 (44% below New York) and median rent is $1,222 a month.
Local data for Kerhonkson, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kerhonkson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,459
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$1,222/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (528), Dutch Americans (198), German Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Kerhonkson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
Kerhonkson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle5.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kerhonkson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kerhonkson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Kerhonkson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NapanochCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| AccordCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| EllenvilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 8.7 |
| CragsmoorCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Stone RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 6 |
| WatchtowerCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Walker ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| High FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Pine BushCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| New PaltzVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain DaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| RosendaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| TillsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| WallkillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| GrahamsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kerhonkson, NY in?
- Kerhonkson is in Ulster County, New York.
- What is the population of Kerhonkson, NY?
- About 1,677 people live in Kerhonkson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kerhonkson?
- Nearby places include Napanoch (3.7 mi), Accord (4.2 mi), Ellenville (5.5 mi), Cragsmoor (8.1 mi), Stone Ridge (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023