Living in Lorraine, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lorraine · Census data 2020–2024
Lorraine has 107 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median home value is $97,000.
Lorraine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lorraine at a glance
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $97,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lorraine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lorraine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lorraine the median home value is $97,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Lorraine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.55
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lorraine has many vacation and second homes.
Lorraine demographics
- Population
- 107
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 42
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lorraine ›
Education in Lorraine
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Lorraine have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lorraine
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lorraine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine | 107 | — | $97,000 | — |
| Adams | 1,531 | $64,432 | $192,400 | $900 |
| Pierrepont Manor | 425 | $83,324 | — | — |
| Rodman | 220 | $57,188 | $99,200 | $1,125 |
| Mannsville | 417 | $83,125 | $175,000 | $1,075 |
| Adams Center | 1,075 | $87,727 | $178,100 | — |
| Belleville | 220 | $70,278 | $160,400 | — |
| Ellisburg | 150 | $85,625 | $168,800 | $905 |
| Lacona | 808 | $76,500 | $131,300 | $699 |
More for people moving to Lorraine
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What is the average home price in Lorraine?
The median home value in Lorraine is $97,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Lorraine, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Lorraine?
The median age in Lorraine is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lorraine?
The average commute to work in Lorraine is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lorraine?
The unemployment rate in Lorraine is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lorraine?
34.8% of adults in Lorraine 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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