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Alfred, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Alfred - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,632
Residents
$45,357
Median income
$169,100
Median home
$974
Median rent (state)

Alfred - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Alfred places in the 13th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

13th
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
17th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Alfred, NY

Alfred is a small town in New York, home to 4,632 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Alfred brings in $45,357 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.2%. Alfred's housing stock carries a median value of $169,100, and the median resident age is 20.0 years. 69.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 36.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 45.1°F with 37.7 inches of precipitation per year and 82.2 inches of snowfall.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $974 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 69.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

4,632 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$45,357 /yr

Poverty 2.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Alfred compare to other US cities?

Here's how Alfred stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 17% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Alfred against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Alfred near the bottom of New York's cities

Among the 1,256 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Alfred ranks #1,217 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Alfred only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,145 of 1,205
5th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#1,217 of 1,256
2nd percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#787 of 1,202
34th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#858 of 1,246
30th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#105 of 1,254
92nd percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

13thIncome percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Alfred's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$169,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Alfred $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Alfred, NY Alfred, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Alfred, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Alfred, NY median $45,357/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Alfred, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Alfred, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 69.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 36.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,632
Median Income
$45,357
Median Home Value
$169,100
Median Age
20.0
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Labor force participation
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
69.1%

Climate

Avg Temperature
45.1°F
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
82.2"

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,500 residents4,000 residents4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,071 residents 5,147 residents ▲ +26.4%
Alfred's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
35.9%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
1.3%
Walk
44.6%
Work from Home
14.0%
Other
1.5%

Based on 1,499 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Alfred sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$974/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
69.8 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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4,657 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Alfred's 4,632 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lorane, PA
4,633 people
Watseka, IL
4,630 people
Clarcona, FL
4,636 people
American Falls, ID
4,636 people
Olympia Fields, IL
4,636 people
Buckingham, FL
4,637 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Alfred's $45,357 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

East Germantown, IN
$45,357 median income
Walnut Grove, MO
$45,357 median income
Sugar Grove, VA
$45,357 median income
Glassport, PA
$45,354 median income
West Lafayette, OH
$45,364 median income
Tipton, MO
$45,370 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Alfred, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Alfred, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.1% 11.8% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.6% White 72.1% Black or African American 11.8% Asian 5.1% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 6.3% Two or more races 3.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Alfred compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Alfred (this city) 4,632 $45,357
Blue Point 4,622 $148,684
Montebello 4,649 $150,882
Manlius 4,657 $66,714
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NOAA Normals Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Alfred, NY?

What is the population of Alfred, NY? +

The population of Alfred, NY stands at 4,632 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Alfred, NY? +

Median annual household income in Alfred runs $45,357, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Alfred? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Alfred; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Alfred, NY? +

Alfred's median home value sits at $169,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Alfred? +

Climate normals put Alfred's yearly average temperature at 45.1°F, 37.7 inches of precipitation, and 82.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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