Dolgeville is a small town of 2,180 in New York, with a median household income of $55,353
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dolgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dolgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dolgeville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Dolgeville's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dolgeville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dolgeville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$797
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,353
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dolgeville's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.3 /100k
Property Crime
63.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dolgeville is served primarily by DOLGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dolgeville, NY
National Avg
School District
DOLGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dolgeville sees average highs of 29.6°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 128.8 inches of snow per year.
Dolgeville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dolgeville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,200 and median rent is $797/month.
Dolgeville's violent crime rate is 3.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 63.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dolgeville are operated by DOLGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dolgeville, NY has a population of 2,180, a median household income of $55,353, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dolgeville averages 29.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches
with about 128.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dolgeville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13329.
The population of Dolgeville, New York is 2,180 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dolgeville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $97,200, median household income $55,353, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dolgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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