At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$40,312 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$746/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
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)
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.