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Red Hook, NY
Village in Dutchess County, New York.
Population
2,275
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,157
ZIP codes
0
Red Hook and its ZIP codes
Red Hook at a glance
- Red Hook is about 5.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $107,411 a year, 25% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,200 (11% below New York) and median rent is $1,386 a month.
Local data for Red Hook, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Hook, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,411
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$378,200
Median rent
$1,386/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
57.1%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (549), German Americans (354), Italian Americans (230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Red Hook.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,404
116,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
How people get to work
Red Hook, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Hook, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,625
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,124
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Hook, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.7%
U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Red Hook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bard CollegeCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BarrytownCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Upper Red HookCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| TivoliVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| RhinebeckVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| GlascoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| East KingstonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake KatrineCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| RhinecliffCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Saugerties SouthCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SaugertiesVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Malden-on-HudsonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| KingstonCity | 7.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Port EwenCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Hook, NY in?
- Red Hook is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What is the population of Red Hook, NY?
- About 2,275 people live in Red Hook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Hook?
- Nearby places include Bard College (2.5 mi), Barrytown (2.6 mi), Upper Red Hook (2.7 mi), Tivoli (4.7 mi), Rhinebeck (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023