The Town FilesHadley, New York
Town in Saratoga County · population 1,976 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,200
- Household income
- $73,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 54.1
Hadley is a town of 1,976 people in Saratoga County, New York. The median home is worth $194,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 98% of New York towns, better for cycling than 87% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 82% of New York towns.
How Hadley ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hadley is worth $194,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $73,750, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hadley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $900 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.1% | — |
Who lives in Hadley
| People | Hadley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hadley
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hadley since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 11, 1976 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 27, 1992.
Severe weather in Saratoga County since 1996
Saratoga County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Saratoga County
Saratoga County had 92,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,685 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hadley itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Towns near Hadley
- Lake Luzerne, NY3.2 mi · 1,336 people · home $229,600
- Hadley, NY3.4 mi · 1,124 people · home $181,400
- Lake Luzerne, NY5.6 mi · 3,079 people · home $222,800
- Day, NY6.2 mi · 819 people · home $224,400
- Corinth, NY7.4 mi · 2,562 people · home $188,100
- Corinth, NY7.6 mi · 6,500 people · home $197,200
- Stony Creek, NY8.1 mi · 758 people · home $190,000
- West Glens Falls, NY10.8 mi · 9,473 people · home $255,800
Hadley questions
Is Hadley, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hadley scores better for retirees than 71% of New York towns and quieter than 98%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.1).
How much does a house cost in Hadley?
The median owner-occupied home in Hadley is valued at $194,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,750, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Hadley?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 60.3 inches of snow.
Does Hadley get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hadley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 11, 1976. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)