Red Hook, NY is a small village located in Dutchess County. It has a total area of 2.2 square miles and a population of less than 2000 people. While it may be small, Red Hook is well-connected to the rest of the county and beyond thanks to its robust transportation options. Public transportation in Red Hook includes buses from Dutchess County’s Looper Bus System, which runs throughout the county seven days a week. In addition, there are several taxi services available for those who need to get around quickly or without waiting at a bus stop. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, several major roads run through the area including US Route 9 and I-84, providing easy access to nearby cities like Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. All these options make it easy for residents of Red Hook to travel around the county and beyond with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Red Hook takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Red Hook get to work:
- 65.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 12.0% work from home
- 4.9% take mass transit