At a Glance
Median Income
$46,696
$28,004 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $161,225
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
21.9% smoking rate
How Hornsby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hornsby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hornsby a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hornsby residents earn a median household income of $46,696 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,004. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hornsby is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,225. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
20.5% of adults in Hornsby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hornsby has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,696
Per Capita$28,004
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$821M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$161,225
Housing Units127
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,497/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation383 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute41 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Hornsby was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.