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New Hartford

Pop. 1,989·71st most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for New Hartford, NY
Median rent (all units)
$2,158/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
+$196
Rising (Monthly)
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New Hartford · $2,158
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,158/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$82,717/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using New Hartford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,050
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,440/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,158 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,896/yr
At $2,158/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

New Hartford, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,989
Median income
$82,717
Median age
48.8
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
22.6%
14%
20.9%
14.2%
28.3%
Under 1822.6%
18–3414%
35–5420.9%
55–6414.2%
65+28.3%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.2%
White88.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
17%
24.6%
53.1%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma17%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+53.1%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How New Hartford, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,000 → $82,717
up 16.5%
Population
1,899 → 1,989
up 4.7%
Renter share
34.5% → 35.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 53.1%
-1.0 pts
Median age
50.9 → 48.8
-2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $71,000 to $82,717 across the same window, up 16.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 1,899 residents to roughly 1,989.

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By apartment size

New Hartford rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in New Hartford. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in New Hartford, NY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in New Hartford is $2,158/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,440/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($82,717/yr), New Hartford ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is New Hartford an affordable city for renters?

New Hartford is considered moderate for renters. At $2,158/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($82,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. New Hartford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in New Hartford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,158/mo in New Hartford. The local median household income is $82,717/yr, meaning the typical New Hartford household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in New Hartford?

Rent in New Hartford has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does New Hartford rent compare to other cities in New York?

New Hartford is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #71 out of 125 tracked cities at $2,158/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than New Hartford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than New Hartford ($2,158/mo): Whitesboro ($1,338/mo), Utica ($1,431/mo), Rome ($1,500/mo).

What percentage of New Hartford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of New Hartford households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. New Hartford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does New Hartford rent compare to the national average?

New Hartford's median rent of $2,158/mo is $196 (10%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New York, it ranks #71 out of 125 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,158/mo, rent takes ~31% of New Hartford's median household income ($82,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

New Hartford 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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