What are the schools like in Dundee, NY?

Dundee is served primarily by DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.

What is the median household income in Dundee?

The median household income in Dundee, NY is $47,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Dundee, NY?

Dundee has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.2 inches.

Dundee, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dundee, NY affordable or expensive?

Dundee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dundee is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,300 and the median rent is $673 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dundee, NY?

Dundee has a violent crime rate of 48.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 353.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dundee, NY a Good Place to Live?

Dundee is a small town of 2,080 in New York, with a median household income of $47,344 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Dundee stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dundee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dundee 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: 97.7

Dundee's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dundee costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dundee, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dundee's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.2 /100k

Property Crime

353.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dundee is served primarily by DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dundee, NY	National Avg
School District	DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dundee sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 30.2 inches of annual precipitation and 56.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dundee, NY
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.2"
Annual Snowfall	56.2"

Demographics

Metric	Dundee, NY	National Avg
Population	2,080	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keuka Park, NY 8 mi Burdett, NY 10 mi Lodi, NY 10 mi Penn Yan, NY 10 mi Dresden, NY 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Dundee

Dundee, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14837

Dundee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dundee, NY affordable or expensive?

Dundee's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dundee roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,300 and median rent is $673/month.

What is the crime rate in Dundee, NY?

Dundee's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 353.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dundee?

Public schools in Dundee are operated by DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dundee, NY a good place to live?

Dundee, NY has a population of 2,080, a median household income of $47,344, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dundee?

Dundee averages 32.7°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.2 inches with about 56.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dundee?

Dundee, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14837.

What is the population of Dundee?

The population of Dundee, New York is 2,080 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dundee?

Key numbers for living in Dundee: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $89,300, median household income $47,344, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dundee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.