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Rhinebeck, NY


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Rhinebeck, New York

Rhinebeck, New York, in Dutchess county, is 43 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 82 miles N of New York, New York. The village is located in the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Rhinebeck has a population of 3,077.

The People and Families of Rhinebeck

In Rhinebeck, about 45% of adults are married. Rhinebeck offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Rhinebeck, in comparison to similar villages. You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rhinebeck had a median family income of $57,000. Rhinebeck enjoys an educated population. In the village, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the village. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rhinebeck gave more campaign money ($46,150) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Rhinebeck is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Rhinebeck Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Rhinebeck. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Rhinebeck is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Rhinebeck, 83% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRhinebeck Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRhinebeck Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRhinebeck Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rhinebeck College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rhinebeck Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rhinebeck Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rhinebeck Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rhinebeck Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rhinebeck, NY

Comparing Rhinebeck 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men107
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime98

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