Living in Wurtsboro, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wurtsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Wurtsboro has 1,243 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $79,000 (8% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $234,700, the median rent is $1,408/month.
Wurtsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wurtsboro at a glance
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $79,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $234,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,408/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wurtsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wurtsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wurtsboro the median home value is $234,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,661 a month in housing costs.
Wurtsboro median household income
The median household income in Wurtsboro is $79,000 and the income per person is $44,039. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wurtsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 590
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.26
Wurtsboro demographics
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wurtsboro ›
Education in Wurtsboro
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Wurtsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wurtsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Wurtsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
| Walker Valley | 1,301 | $119,625 | $331,700 | $2,620 |
| Otisville | 1,135 | $87,656 | $314,600 | $1,462 |
| Cragsmoor | 481 | $79,618 | $228,300 | — |
| Washington Heights | 2,383 | $81,686 | $366,700 | $2,554 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
More for people moving to Wurtsboro
Wurtsboro ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Wurtsboro: FAQ
What is the median household income in Wurtsboro, NY?
The median household income in Wurtsboro is $79,000, 8% 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 Wurtsboro?
The median home value in Wurtsboro is $234,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Wurtsboro?
The median gross rent in Wurtsboro is $1,408 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Wurtsboro, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Wurtsboro?
The median age in Wurtsboro is 40.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wurtsboro?
The average commute to work in Wurtsboro is 29 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wurtsboro?
The unemployment rate in Wurtsboro is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wurtsboro?
30.8% of adults in Wurtsboro 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.
Last updated: