At a Glance
Median Income
$80,733
$47,843 per capita
Home Value
$206,400
Zillow: $218,060
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
10.6% smoking rate
How New Hartford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Hartford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Hartford a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Hartford residents earn a median household income of $80,733 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,843. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hartford is $206,400 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,060. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 29.4% 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 1954.
Education
52.5% of adults in New Hartford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hartford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population2,054
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density3,313/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,733
Per Capita$47,843
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,400
Rent$1,216
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$218,060
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in New Hartford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.