At a Glance
Median Income
$41,167
$24,770 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
Zillow: $113,512
Median Rent
$807/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Hurley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hurley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hurley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hurley residents earn a median household income of $41,167 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,770. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hurley is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,512. Median rent is $807/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
13.0% of adults in Hurley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hurley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,137
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,167
Per Capita$24,770
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$807
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$113,512
Housing Units786
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation5,722 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hurley was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.