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West Hurley

New York · 1,673 residents · 3.787 sq mi
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West Hurley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,789. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 432 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $437,100. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,673
−21%since 2000
from 2,105 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+16%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Hurley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,789
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,611
+156%since 2000
from $27,992 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+33%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,938
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+102%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,970)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian1.8%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,556)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other4.6%(77)
Diversity Score16.6%(277)
Diversity Score
17
+30%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hurley, New York?

West Hurley, New York has about 1,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hurley, New York?

The typical household in West Hurley, New York earns about $93,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hurley, New York expensive?

In West Hurley, New York, the median home is worth about $437,100, and the typical rent is about $1,938 a month.

How educated are people in West Hurley, New York?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Hurley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hurley, New York?

About 6.6% of people in West Hurley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hurley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hurley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 543 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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