Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport, Wurtsboro NY
Is Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe7
Medium19
Low17
Other97
12 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape5
Child involved2
Assault0
Other6
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical call near Highland Avenue by Country Garden Apartments in Woodridge. Multiple units were assigned and backup was requested. Dispatch inquired about bus assistance. | Highland Ave, Woodridge, NY 12789 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call was reported near Redwood Road in Woodridge involving a 40-year-old individual not feeling well. Units were requested to respond to the location and the Woodridge bus. | Redwood Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical call in Rock Hill for a 79-year-old woman with a possible cardiac problem, with a priority response requested and mutual aid from a neighboring agency. | Shirley Dr, Mountain Dale, NY 12763 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a home near Shirley Drive in Mountain Dale for a 79-year-old woman with a possible cardiac problem and trouble breathing. She had recently been released from the hospital for blood clots in her lungs. Additional EMS support and mutual aid were requested, and responders were asked to arrive without lights and sirens due to children in the home. | Shirley Dr, Mountain Dale, NY 12763 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a reported fall of an elderly male near Glen Wild Road and Pine Tree Road in Rock Hill. | E Glen Wild Rd, Glen Wild, NY 12738 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a pediatric trauma call was reported near Church Road in Mountain Dale. Emergency units have been dispatched to a private residence in the area. Details are based on initial radio communication and may involve a possible medical emergency. | Church Rd, Mountain Dale, NY 12763 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was sent to check a possible 911 hang-up near Wood Lake Drive after calls were disconnected and a man later claimed it was a wrong number. | Wood Lake Dr, Woodridge, NY 12789 | Suspicious Call |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were directed to a possible fraud complaint near Winterthur Road in the Woodridge area and asked to speak with a person connected to the report. | Winterthur Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789 | Fraud Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical assistance call involves a 64-year-old male with abdominal pain near Glen Wild Road in Woodridge. | Glen Wild Rd, Woodridge, NY 12789 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an adult male is reported to be having difficulty breathing at Samaritan Village near Briggs Highway, close to Birchall Road and Upper Frog Hollow Road in Ellenville. | Briggs Hwy, Ellenville, NY 12428 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$319,289
Average Rent
$3,215
Vacancy Rate
31.9%
Nearby neighborhoods
Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport Overview
Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport is a remote neighborhood in Wurtsboro, NY, with a median home price of $319,289 and average rent of $3,215. Housing is mostly owner occupied and includes medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, many built between 1940 and 1969.
Vacancy is very high at 31.9%, higher than most U.S. neighborhoods, with a significant portion seasonally occupied. The neighborhood has a diverse ancestry mix and is noted for very low child poverty and retirement appeal.
Older HomesHigh VacancyDiverse AncestryRetirement Friendly
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport's housing is primarily owner occupied with medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, mostly built between 1940 and 1969.
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family and small apartments |
| Built 1940-1969 | Many homes |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is very high, with many homes seasonally occupied or empty.
Most homes built between 1940 and 1969, with some older than 1940.
Families & Lifestyle
Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport has a diverse occupational mix and is noted for very low child poverty and retirement appeal.
Retirement Appeal — Ranks better for retirement living than 88.7% of New York neighborhoods, peaceful and quiet with college-educated seniors.
| Sales/Service Jobs | 34.8% |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Occupations | 23.9% |
| Clerical/Tech Support | 23.4% |
| Manufacturing/Laborer Occupations | 17.9% |
Demographics
| Lower-Middle Income | Lower than 73.2% of US neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Italian Ancestry | 22.1% |
| Irish Ancestry | 19.3% |
| German Ancestry | 16.1% |
| Languages Spoken | English, Italian, Spanish, Polish |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work, with many commuting between 45 minutes and one hour, longer than most U.S. commutes.
Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport has longer commutes with most residents driving alone.
Longer Commutes — 43.1% commute between 45 minutes and one hour, longer than most U.S. neighborhoods.
Car Dependent — Majority drive alone, indicating reliance on private vehicles.
| Drive Alone | 82.3% |
|---|---|
| Commute 45-60 Minutes | 43.1% |
Homes for sale near 12763
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$325,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,184 sqft
176 Mountaindale Main Street
Mountain Dale, NY, 12763
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Wurtsboro Hills / Phillipsport?
The median home price is $319,289, less expensive than 73.7% of New York neighborhoods.
How high is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 31.9%, higher than 95.8% of U.S. neighborhoods, with many homes seasonally occupied.