What are the schools like in Fly Creek, NY?

School district data for Fly Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fly Creek?

The median household income in Fly Creek, NY is $53,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fly Creek, NY?

Fly Creek has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Fly Creek, NY affordable or expensive?

Fly Creek's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fly Creek is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,500 and the median rent is $848 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fly Creek, NY?

Fly Creek has a violent crime rate of 6.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 13.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fly Creek, NY a Good Place to Live?

Fly Creek is a small town of 217 in New York, with a median household income of $53,472 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Fly Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fly Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fly Creek 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: 96.1

Fly Creek's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fly Creek costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fly Creek, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$848	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fly Creek's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

6.7 /100k

Property Crime

13.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fly Creek, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fly Creek sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 85.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fly Creek, NY
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	72.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	85.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fly Creek, NY	National Avg
Population	217	—
Median Age	63.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.0%	22.2%
65 and over	37.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cooperstown, NY 3 mi Schuyler Lake, NY 5 mi Hartwick Seminary, NY 5 mi Hartwick, NY 6 mi Milford, NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Fly Creek

Fly Creek, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13337

Fly Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fly Creek, NY affordable or expensive?

Fly Creek's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fly Creek roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,500 and median rent is $848/month.

What is the crime rate in Fly Creek, NY?

Fly Creek's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 13.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fly Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fly Creek, NY a good place to live?

Fly Creek, NY has a population of 217, a median household income of $53,472, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Fly Creek?

Fly Creek averages 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 85.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fly Creek?

Fly Creek, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13337.

What is the population of Fly Creek?

The population of Fly Creek, New York is 217 with a median age of 63.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fly Creek?

Key numbers for living in Fly Creek: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $160,500, median household income $53,472, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fly Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.