Hunter town, New York
Hunter town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hunter town is a geographic entity located in Greene County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,994. The land area covers 89.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,994 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±6.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 948 | ±123 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,854 | ±176 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 948 | ±123 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,906 | ±139 |
| Median Home Value | $314,200 | ±$66,319 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,138 | ±$237 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,827 | ±$27,067 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,239 | ±$5,860 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 576 | ±189 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,204 | ±243 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,998 (2024)
ID: 139382
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 70, TANNERSVILLE NY 12485-0070
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GUS Population: 46,903 (2024)
ID: 190952
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY TREASURER
PO BOX 191, 411 MAIN ST, CATSKILL NY 12414-1366
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | SAUGERTIES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAIRO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CAIRO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAIRO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | KINGSTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LAKE KATRINE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GERMANTOWN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bard College
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College | 16.0 mi away | Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, 12504-5000 |
8457586822
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HUNTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 7965 MAIN STREET, HUNTER, NY, 12442 |
(518) 263-4655
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Columbia-Greene Community College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY, 12534 |
5186976400
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MOUNTAIN TOP LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 6093 MAIN STREET, TANNERSVILLE, NY, 12485 |
(518) 589-5707
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Ulster County Community College
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College | 21.8 mi away | 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484 |
8456875000
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PALENVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 3303 ROUTE 23A, PALENVILLE, NY, 12436 |
(518) 678-3357
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WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRCIT
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 5 LIBRARY LANE, WOODSTOCK, NY, 12498 |
(845) 679-2213
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PHOENICIA LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 48 MAIN STREET, PHOENICIA, NY, 12464 |
(845) 688-7811
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WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 5379 CHURCH STREET, WINDHAM, NY, 12496 |
(518) 734-4405
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WEST HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 42 CLOVER STREET, WEST HURLEY, NY, 12491 |
(845) 679-6405
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLATTE CLOVE, NY US, located 3.6 miles from Hunter town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4° | 12.2° | 22.3° | 4.87" | 19.9" |
| February | 34.9° | 13.4° | 24.1° | 3.98" | 20.7" |
| March | 42.4° | 19.9° | 31.2° | 5.66" | 14.5" |
| April | 55.2° | 30.8° | 43.0° | 5.20" | 3.1" |
| May | 66.6° | 42.1° | 54.4° | 4.76" | 0.3" |
| June | 74.9° | 50.6° | 62.7° | 6.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 55.2° | 67.8° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 53.9° | 66.3° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 47.8° | 59.8° | 6.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.1° | 37.4° | 48.2° | 6.96" | 1.8" |
| November | 47.3° | 28.3° | 37.8° | 4.94" | 4.9" |
| December | 36.8° | 19.2° | 28.0° | 7.23" | 20.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tannersville village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Haines Falls CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Hunter village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Palenville CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Woodstock CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Round Top CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3603936178. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.