What are the schools like in Hartwick, NY?

School district data for Hartwick is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hartwick?

The median household income in Hartwick, NY is $80,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Hartwick, NY?

Hartwick has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.5 inches.

Hartwick, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hartwick, NY affordable or expensive?

Hartwick's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hartwick is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,500 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hartwick, NY?

Hartwick has a violent crime rate of 6.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 13.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hartwick, NY a Good Place to Live?

Hartwick is a small town of 531 in New York, with a median household income of $80,750 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hartwick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hartwick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hartwick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.2

Hartwick's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hartwick costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hartwick, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hartwick's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

6.7 /100k

Property Crime

13.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hartwick, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hartwick sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 85.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hartwick, NY
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	72.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	85.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hartwick, NY	National Avg
Population	531	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartwick Seminary, NY 5 mi Mount Vision, NY 5 mi Garrattsville, NY 6 mi Fly Creek, NY 6 mi Cooperstown, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hartwick

Hartwick, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13348

Hartwick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartwick, NY affordable or expensive?

Hartwick's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hartwick roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,500 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Hartwick, NY?

Hartwick's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 13.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hartwick?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hartwick, NY a good place to live?

Hartwick, NY has a population of 531, a median household income of $80,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hartwick?

Hartwick averages 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 85.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hartwick?

Hartwick, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13348.

What is the population of Hartwick?

The population of Hartwick, New York is 531 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hartwick?

Key numbers for living in Hartwick: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $160,500, median household income $80,750, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartwick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.