The Town FilesHartland, New York
Town in Niagara County · population 3,874 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,000
- Household income
- $91,901
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 54.0
Hartland is a town of 3,874 people in Niagara County, New York. The median home is worth $183,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 92% of New York towns, easier by car than 88% of New York towns, better for cycling than 87% of New York towns.
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New York
- #9 in The 24 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York With Mild Winters
- #11 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York
- #21 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in New York
- #23 in 25 Small Towns in New York With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Hartland 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 Hartland is worth $183,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $91,901, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $764 a month. 89.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hartland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $764 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $91,901 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hartland
| People | Hartland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hartland
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 37.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hartland since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Niagara County since 1996
Niagara County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Niagara County
Niagara County had 68,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,707 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Hartland itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Hartland
- Somerset, NY5.4 mi · 2,597 people · home $167,200
- Royalton, NY7.0 mi · 7,517 people · home $182,200
- Newfane, NY7.3 mi · 3,662 people · home $151,700
- Newfane, NY7.3 mi · 9,304 people · home $170,800
- Medina, NY8.8 mi · 6,047 people · home $107,200
- Ridgeway, NY9.0 mi · 6,598 people · home $149,900
- Lockport, NY9.4 mi · 20,876 people · home $139,900
- Yates, NY10.1 mi · 2,567 people · home $141,000
Hartland questions
Is Hartland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hartland scores better for retirees than 63% of New York towns and quieter than 92%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.0).
How much does a house cost in Hartland?
The median owner-occupied home in Hartland is valued at $183,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,901, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $764 a month.
What is the weather like in Hartland?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and 73.3 inches of snow.
Does Hartland get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hartland in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)