At a Glance
Home Value
$116,800
Zillow: $279,519
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
14.8% smoking rate
How Wurtsboro Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wurtsboro Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wurtsboro Hills a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wurtsboro Hills is $116,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,519. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
12.8% of adults in Wurtsboro Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
62.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wurtsboro Hills has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density436/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,231
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value$116,800
Rent
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$279,519
Housing Units544
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+62.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute44 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Wurtsboro Hills was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.