Living in Hunter, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hunter · Census data 2020–2024
Hunter has 156 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $40,083 (53% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $460,000.
Hunter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hunter at a glance
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 65.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $40,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $460,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
Is Hunter a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the New York median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hunter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hunter the median home value is $460,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hunter median household income
The median household income in Hunter is $40,083 and the income per person is $37,342. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hunter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 49.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.5%
- Vacant
- 83.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.49
83.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hunter has many vacation and second homes.
Hunter demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 54.5%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hunter ›
Education in Hunter
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Hunter have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hunter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hunter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Tannersville | 759 | $78,750 | $283,900 | $1,317 |
| Haines Falls | 513 | $118,438 | $255,100 | — |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
| East Durham | 495 | $82,813 | $193,100 | — |
| Woodstock | 2,239 | $52,091 | $675,600 | $1,746 |
| Pine Hill | 317 | $87,039 | $348,900 | — |
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
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What is the median household income in Hunter, NY?
The median household income in Hunter is $40,083, 53% 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 Hunter?
The median home value in Hunter is $460,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Hunter, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the New York median; home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hunter?
The median age in Hunter is 65.4 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Hunter?
The unemployment rate in Hunter is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hunter?
30.1% of adults in Hunter 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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