Kinderhook
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1910
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About Kinderhook
Town in New York, United StatesKinderhook is a town in the northern part of Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 8,330 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous municipality in Columbia County. The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook and retired to it. The town of Kinderhook contains two villages, one of which is also named Kinderhook; the other is the village of Valatie. In addition, the town contains the hamlet of Niverville, next to Kinderhook Lake.
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Housing in Kinderhook
The median sale price was $280,000 in April 2026.
Work & commute in Kinderhook
Full picture →Most working residents leave Kinderhook for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Kinderhook (16%), Albany (14%) and New York (9%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Kinderhook
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New York
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Natural hazards in Kinderhook
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Kinderhook
Full climate →Kinderhook has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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