Living in North Creek, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Creek · Census data 2020–2024
North Creek has 414 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $55,909 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $189,900, the median rent is $905/month.
North Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Creek at a glance
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 61.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $55,909State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $189,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $905/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Creek the median home value is $189,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,204 a month in housing costs.
North Creek median household income
The median household income in North Creek is $55,909 and the income per person is $44,845. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 403
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 39.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.41
39.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Creek has many vacation and second homes.
North Creek demographics
- Population
- 414
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 1.2%
- 65 and older
- 44.7%
- Households
- 244
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Creek ›
Education in North Creek
12.9% of adults 25 and older in North Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
North Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek | 414 | $55,909 | $189,900 | $905 |
| Pottersville | 140 | $53,462 | $183,900 | — |
| Chestertown | 499 | $83,750 | $210,000 | $647 |
| Schroon Lake | 898 | $69,531 | $268,100 | $506 |
| Warrensburg | 3,194 | $57,245 | $165,300 | $894 |
| Bolton Landing | 216 | $94,438 | $418,400 | — |
| Speculator | 409 | $63,864 | $250,000 | $1,042 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| Lake Luzerne | 907 | $29,167 | $229,600 | $2,833 |
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What is the median household income in North Creek, NY?
The median household income in North Creek is $55,909, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Creek?
The median home value in North Creek is $189,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Creek?
The median gross rent in North Creek is $905 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is North Creek, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in North Creek?
The median age in North Creek is 61.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Creek?
The average commute to work in North Creek is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Creek?
The unemployment rate in North Creek is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Creek?
12.9% of adults in North 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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