Living in Fly Creek, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fly Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Fly Creek has 114 residents with a median age of 69.6. The median home value is $175,000.
Fly Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fly Creek at a glance
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 69.6State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
Is Fly Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 29.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fly Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fly Creek the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Fly Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 167
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.24
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fly Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Fly Creek demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 69.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 78.9%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fly Creek ›
Education in Fly Creek
36% of adults 25 and older in Fly Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fly Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 29.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fly Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Creek | 114 | — | $175,000 | — |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | $152,500 | $850 |
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | $132,400 | $756 |
| Springfield Center | 244 | $51,667 | — | — |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | $95,300 | $646 |
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What is the average home price in Fly Creek?
The median home value in Fly Creek is $175,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Fly Creek, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Fly Creek?
The median age in Fly Creek is 69.6 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Fly Creek?
The unemployment rate in Fly Creek is 29.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fly Creek?
36% of adults in Fly Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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