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Hunter’s story
Hunter in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
HunterNY
A town of 156. Nearly 8.9% of it is conserved land.
Photo: Julia Manzerova · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
156
−14.5% since 2010
Median home value
$460K
Census ACS
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
65.4
years
Jobs based here
444
A job hub
What makes Hunter stand out
The 3 things Hunter does most differently from other towns.
3 miof trails
Outdoors
#8 most conserved land in NY
3.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
8.9% of the town is conserved land.
444jobs here
Work
444 jobs
based in Hunter, a regional job hub
9% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Hunter
Health
52% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NY on 9 measures, worse on 9.
Small town
156 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hunter’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Hunter is #1 of 777 in NY for “Vacation-home towns”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Mostly Clear
H 68° · L 62°
Local news
All →- Dog survives 80-foot Fawn's Leap fall; woman rescuedThe Daily Gazette · Sep 18
- I Found a Slice of Bavaria Hiding in the Catskill MountainsOnly In Your State · Aug 18
- Oktoberfest 2026 | Themed Festivals, Train Rides, & Cruises in New York StateVisit New York State · Aug 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hunter. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
8.9% of Hunter is conserved land
3.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
#51for trails in NY
8.9%
conserved · 111 of 1,249 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 1.7 per sq mi
#8
most conserved land in NY
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Garfield Avenue Unit | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hunter
Most working residents leave Hunter for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Hunter (20%), New York (14%) and Albany (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
9%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hunter9%
Hunter20%
New York14%
Albany5%
Catskill2%
42 mi
median commute distance
444
jobs based in Hunter
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Hunter beats the New York average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
9 better14 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Hunter | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.2% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 7.7% |
Margaretville Memorial Hospital
22.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
30th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 83% of U.S. towns
Hunter reports less crime per resident than 83% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. New York has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Hunter sits closer to the middle.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hunter0.7
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hunter7.4
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
83rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
62nd
percentile among NY towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
22
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
19
paid flood claims since 1980
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hunter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 95 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
95″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–34°
Spring32–55°
Summer54–77°
Fall39–58°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A job hub
Every workday, about 433 people come to Hunter for work
Where Hunter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
444jobs based in Hunter
9%of working residents work in town
42 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hunter
Town in New York, United States
Hunter is a town located in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 3,035 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages, one named Hunter on the west, and the second called Tannersville, as well as a number of hamlets such as Haines Falls, Platte Clove, Lanesville and Edgewood. Additionally, there are three residential parks location within town limits: Onteora Park, Twilight Park and Elka Park. The town is on the southern border of Greene County and abuts the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties, located in Ulster County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,035
- Area
- 90 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,585 ft
- Area code
- 518
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