Living in West Hurley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hurley · Census data 2020–2024
West Hurley has 1,673 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $93,789 (9% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $437,100, the median rent is $1,938/month.
West Hurley at a glance
- Population
- 1,673
- Median age
- 53.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $93,789State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $437,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,938/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Hurley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Hurley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hurley the median home value is $437,100, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,938 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,127 a month in housing costs.
West Hurley median household income
The median household income in West Hurley is $93,789 and the income per person is $71,611. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Hurley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,019
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.93
West Hurley demographics
- Population
- 1,673
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 859
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hurley ›
Education in West Hurley
54.3% of adults 25 and older in West Hurley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hurley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 31.8%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
West Hurley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hurley | 1,673 | $93,789 | $437,100 | $1,938 |
| Zena | 997 | $154,250 | $484,800 | — |
| Woodstock | 2,239 | $52,091 | $675,600 | $1,746 |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Shokan | 1,196 | $137,361 | $292,900 | $2,291 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Hurley, NY?
The median household income in West Hurley is $93,789, 9% higher 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 West Hurley?
The median home value in West Hurley is $437,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Hurley?
The median gross rent in West Hurley is $1,938 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is West Hurley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Hurley?
The median age in West Hurley is 53.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Hurley?
The average commute to work in West Hurley is 24 minutes; 31.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hurley?
The unemployment rate in West Hurley is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hurley?
54.3% of adults in West Hurley 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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