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Kinderhook, New York

Kinderhook, New York, in Columbia county, is 18 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 115 miles N of New York, New York. There are an estimated 1,275 people in the village.

The People and Families of Kinderhook

In Kinderhook, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kinderhook had a median family income of $69,115. Kinderhook has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the village living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Kinderhook. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,500) in Kinderhook. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Kinderhook Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Kinderhook is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Kinderhook, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kinderhook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKinderhook Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKinderhook College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKinderhook Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKinderhook Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKinderhook People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kinderhook Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Kinderhook, NY

Comparing Kinderhook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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