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Hurley, NY


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Hurley, New York

Hurley, New York, in Ulster county, is 48 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 82 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 3,561.

The People and Families of Hurley

In Hurley, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Hurley people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurley had a median family income of $64,261. Poverty is less common in Hurley than most places. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hurley gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hurley Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Hurley.

Commuting

In Hurley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hurley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHurley Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hurley Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hurley People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hurley College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hurley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hurley Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hurley Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hurley, NY

Comparing Hurley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men107
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes16
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