West Hurley, NY

New York

West Hurley is a small town in New York with a population of 1,733. Residents earn $70,960 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,733 Population 457/sq mi density
$70,960 Median Income $52,399 per capita
$369,000 Home Value $465,259 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,960 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$369,000 home value, $1,073/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,960
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $369,000
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.3%
55% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,073
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How West Hurley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,733
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,960
Per Capita$52,399
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,657M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$369,000
Rent$1,073
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$465,259

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain67.7 in/yr
Elevation569 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+99.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Libraries9

Is West Hurley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Hurley receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. West Hurley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Hurley is $70,960, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Hurley is $369,000, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

West Hurley is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

West Hurley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches, including 85.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

West Hurley has a population of 1,733 with a density of 457 people per square mile. The median age is 52.9 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%).

Population

1,733
Total Population
457
People / sq mi
52.9yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

West Hurley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Hurley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Hurley is $70,960, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: West Hurley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,960
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,399
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
IRS Avg AGI$74,690

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,372
County GDP$3,657M

Business (County)

Restaurants208
Healthcare75
Retail216
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,114
132% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Hurley is $369,000, 31% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,073 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $465,259.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,000
31% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$465,259
Median List Price$639,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$639,000
$/Sq Ft$340
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,073
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,114
132% above US avg
Effective Rate2.20%
In West Hurley, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Hurley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate79.4%
Premature Death8,286/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.3%
Healthcare Facilities75

Crime Rates: West Hurley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

West Hurley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 67.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall67.7 inches
78% above US avg
Snowfall85.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation569 ft (173 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates42.0084°N, 74.1094°W
County FIPS36039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 41.5%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.3%
55% above US avg
High School+99.4%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density457/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities75
Restaurants208
Retail Stores216

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home11.0%

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