Living in Hadley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hadley · Census data 2020–2024
Hadley has 1,170 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $65,875 (23% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $181,400, the median rent is $990/month.
Hadley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hadley at a glance
- Population
- 1,170
- Median age
- 48.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $65,875State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $181,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Hadley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hadley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hadley the median home value is $181,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,316 a month in housing costs.
Hadley median household income
The median household income in Hadley is $65,875 and the income per person is $33,944. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hadley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 526
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.56
Hadley demographics
- Population
- 1,170
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 449
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hadley ›
Education in Hadley
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Hadley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hadley
- Unemployment rate
- 13.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Hadley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley | 1,170 | $65,875 | $181,400 | $990 |
| Lake Luzerne | 907 | $29,167 | $229,600 | $2,833 |
| Corinth | 2,592 | $76,071 | $188,100 | $978 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Hudson Falls | 7,395 | $62,969 | $165,200 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Hadley, NY?
The median household income in Hadley is $65,875, 23% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hadley?
The median home value in Hadley is $181,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hadley?
The median gross rent in Hadley is $990 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Hadley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Hadley?
The median age in Hadley is 48.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hadley?
The average commute to work in Hadley is 31 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hadley?
The unemployment rate in Hadley is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hadley?
16.7% of adults in Hadley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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