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Living in Wurtsboro, NY
Explore Wurtsboro and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Wurtsboro at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,243
Median Household Income$79,000
Median Home Value$234,700
Median Gross Rent$1,408
Median Age40.8
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment3.5%
Work From Home13.7%
Homeownership66.0%
Housing Vacancy9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Wurtsboro is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Wurtsboro and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Wurtsboro
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$234,700
Median Gross Rent$1,408
Homeownership66.0%
Housing Vacancy9.2%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Wurtsboro, NY
Median Household Income$79,000
Unemployment3.5%
Work From Home13.7%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Wurtsboro and how households are structured
Population1,243
Median Age40.8
Average Household Size2.3
Wurtsboro is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Wurtsboro
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Wurtsboro point to warm summers, cold winters, substantial annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High79.5°F
Average Winter Low13.7°F
Annual Rainfall52.5 in.
Annual Snowfall57.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Wurtsboro
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Wurtsboro is located in Sullivan County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Sullivan County.
County Intelligence
Wurtsboro & Sullivan County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Wurtsboro is located in Sullivan County, New York.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Wurtsboro.
Current NarrowTheList data for Wurtsboro shows a population of about 1,243. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Sullivan County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Wurtsboro.
For someone considering a move to Wurtsboro, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.