The Town FilesHarpersfield, New York
Town in Delaware County · population 1,442 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,800
- Household income
- $52,118
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 50.8
Harpersfield is a town of 1,442 people in Delaware County, New York. The median home is worth $222,800, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of New York towns, quieter than 94% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of New York towns.
How Harpersfield 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 Harpersfield is worth $222,800, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,118, which is more affordable than 20% of New York towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 81.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harpersfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $850 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $52,118 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.0% | — |
Who lives in Harpersfield
| People | Harpersfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Harpersfield
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 69.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harpersfield since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 29, 2013 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 23, 2012.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 14,276 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,992 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Harpersfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Harpersfield
- Kortright, NY5.1 mi · 1,544 people · home $217,000
- Stamford, NY5.2 mi · 1,040 people · home $178,600
- Jefferson, NY5.7 mi · 1,333 people · home $186,900
- Stamford, NY7.8 mi · 2,000 people · home $188,200
- Worcester, NY9.3 mi · 2,112 people · home $155,300
- Davenport, NY10.1 mi · 2,955 people · home $165,700
- Summit, NY10.2 mi · 1,072 people · home $150,000
- Maryland, NY10.9 mi · 1,760 people · home $159,700
Harpersfield questions
Is Harpersfield, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harpersfield scores better for retirees than 95% of New York towns and quieter than 94%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in Harpersfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Harpersfield is valued at $222,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,118, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Harpersfield?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 69.1 inches of snow.
Does Harpersfield get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harpersfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 29, 2013. 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)