Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Hardenburgh’s July high is 73°F, against 81°F in New York’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Among 759 New York towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Hardenburgh. 65% of the land in Hardenburgh is conserved, where New York’s towns sit at 5.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest, at 12,945 acres with 21.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Hardenburgh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hardenburgh beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 505 in 1860, a peak of 801 in 1880, 221 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1875 and 2 maps from 1901 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hardenburgh, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Hardenburgh.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest | 21.2 mi | 12,945 |
| 2. Big Indian Wilderness | 13.5 mi | 12,305 |
| 3. Delaware Wild Forest | 2.2 mi | 483 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
People 65 and older are 47% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±10 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Hardenburgh | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.3% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.5% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.6% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.9% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 30.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.1% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 23.6% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Hardenburgh has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Hardenburgh is 12°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Hardenburgh since 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Hardenburgh for work: only 5% work in town. 3.3% of Hardenburgh residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are New York (16%), Denning (16%) and Shandaken (5%).
| Hardenburgh | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hardenburgh beats the New York average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 40% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hardenburgh.
| Hardenburgh | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| What stands out | Hardenburgh | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hardenburgh. Close and well known come first.
in town Park & preserveCatskill Park
40 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
39 mi National Historic SiteVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site295K visitors a year
30 mi WaterfallKaaterskill Falls29 mi Park & preserveMinnewaska State Park Preserve
23 mi Ski areaHunter Mountain62 runs · 1,532 ft verticalCatskill Park: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Daderot, Public domain · Kaaterskill Falls: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hunter Mountain: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Hardenburgh; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Hardenburgh residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
65.2% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
4 places in Hardenburgh on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in New York, United States
Hardenburgh is a town located in the western part of Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 221 at the 2020 census. The town is located inside the Catskill Park.
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Hardenburgh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
