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Ravena, NY
Village in Albany County, New York.
Population
3,243
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,209
ZIP codes
0
Ravena and its ZIP codes
Ravena at a glance
- Ravena is about 5.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,217 a year, 10% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,100 (51% below New York) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Ravena, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ravena, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,217
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$209,100
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (621), Italian Americans (532), German Americans (475).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Ravena.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,818
235,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.8B
FY 2026, $43,901 per person
How people get to work
Ravena, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ravena, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
591
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ravena, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Ravena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Castleton-on-HudsonVillage | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| ValatieVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KinderhookVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| CoxsackieVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| NivervilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.9 |
| East GreenbushCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| NassauVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Nassau LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| RensselaerCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Sleepy Hollow LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| AlbanyCity | 13 mi | 21.4 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ravena, NY in?
- Ravena is in Albany County, New York.
- What is the population of Ravena, NY?
- About 3,243 people live in Ravena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ravena?
- Nearby places include New Baltimore (2.5 mi), Castleton-on-Hudson (5 mi), Valatie (8.5 mi), Kinderhook (8.5 mi), Coxsackie (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023