Living in Hartwick, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hartwick · Census data 2020–2024
Hartwick has 308 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $56,750 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $175,000, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Hartwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hartwick at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hartwick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hartwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hartwick the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,279 a month in housing costs.
Hartwick median household income
The median household income in Hartwick is $56,750 and the income per person is $37,596. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hartwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.17
Hartwick demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hartwick ›
Education in Hartwick
40.3% of adults 25 and older in Hartwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hartwick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Hartwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | $152,500 | $850 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | $143,400 | $775 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hartwick, NY?
The median household income in Hartwick is $56,750, 34% 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 Hartwick?
The median home value in Hartwick is $175,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hartwick?
The median gross rent in Hartwick is $1,013 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Hartwick, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Hartwick?
The median age in Hartwick is 43.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hartwick?
The average commute to work in Hartwick is 19 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hartwick?
The unemployment rate in Hartwick is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hartwick?
40.3% of adults in Hartwick 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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