Living in Old Forge, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Forge · Census data 2020–2024
Old Forge has 574 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $75,076 (13% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $322,800, the median rent is $1,164/month.
Old Forge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Forge at a glance
- Population
- 574
- Median age
- 42.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $75,076State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $322,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,164/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Old Forge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Forge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Forge the median home value is $322,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,193 a month in housing costs.
Old Forge median household income
The median household income in Old Forge is $75,076 and the income per person is $42,964. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Old Forge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 614
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 63.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.42
63.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Old Forge has many vacation and second homes.
Old Forge demographics
- Population
- 574
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 226
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Forge ›
Education in Old Forge
51.1% of adults 25 and older in Old Forge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Forge
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Old Forge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | 574 | $75,076 | $322,800 | $1,164 |
| Port Leyden | 659 | $45,833 | $114,300 | $703 |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Boonville | 1,880 | $51,316 | $177,700 | $589 |
| Croghan | 642 | $51,731 | $160,000 | $721 |
| Constableville | 332 | $68,750 | $126,300 | $811 |
| Lowville | 3,404 | $68,450 | $164,000 | $765 |
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
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What is the median household income in Old Forge, NY?
The median household income in Old Forge is $75,076, 13% 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 Old Forge?
The median home value in Old Forge is $322,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Old Forge?
The median gross rent in Old Forge is $1,164 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Old Forge, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Old Forge?
The median age in Old Forge is 42.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Old Forge?
The average commute to work in Old Forge is 40 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Forge?
The unemployment rate in Old Forge is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Forge?
51.1% of adults in Old Forge 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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