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Hartwick, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
352 Population 102/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $40,312 per capita
$185,600 Home Value $375,218 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartwick, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$40,312 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
34% below
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Hartwick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hartwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
66%
Rent
64%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartwick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartwick residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,312. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartwick is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,218. Median rent is $746/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hartwick reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.

Education

45.8% of adults in Hartwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartwick has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population352
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$40,312
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$746
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$375,218
Housing Units241
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,380 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartwick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.