At a Glance
Median Income
$121,438
$45,112 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
Zillow: $258,092
Violent Crime
638/100K
7,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Hunter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hunter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hunter 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
Hunter residents earn a median household income of $121,438 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,112. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hunter is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,092. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Hunter reports 638 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,773/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hunter has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,108
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,902/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,438
Per Capita$45,112
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$258,092
Housing Units1,532
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent638/100K
Property7,773/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hunter was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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