Cost of Living in Hurley, NY

Population 3,420 · New York · Data vintage 2023

98
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hurley sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 55 miles south of Albany, Hurley is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Albany's $223,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 85

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hurley

The median home value in Hurley is $327,100 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,115/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,750/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 59.5°F and lows of 37.8°F. Overall, Hurley has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$327,100
7% above avg
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 93.9%
Renter-occupied 6.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,115
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,729/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.6 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.9%
Carpooled
1.1%
Public transit
3.2%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
15.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$87,750
18% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,855
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
44% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.0%
Graduate degree 25.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.2
Male median age 48.9
Female median age 49.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.5°F
Avg Low
37.8°F
Annual Precip
45.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607078838074625040
Low °F 161826354654595850393123
Precip" 3.313.073.683.493.454.063.784.594.614.203.464.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hurley, NY?

Hurley has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hurley, NY?

The median gross rent in Hurley is $1,115 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hurley?

The median home value in Hurley is $327,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hurley?

The median household income in Hurley is $87,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hurley, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hurley is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Hurley, NY affordable?

Hurley is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hurley?

Hurley has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 37.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hurley at a Glance

Population
3,420
Median Income
$87,750
Home Value
$327,100
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg High Temp
59.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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