What are the schools like in Keeseville, NY?

Keeseville is served primarily by AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Keeseville?

The median household income in Keeseville, NY is $55,804 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Keeseville, NY?

Keeseville has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Keeseville, NY affordable or expensive?

Keeseville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Keeseville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,700 and the median rent is $1,074 per month.

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

Keeseville has a violent crime rate of 10.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 16.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Keeseville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Keeseville is a small town of 2,545 in New York, with a median household income of $55,804 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Keeseville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Keeseville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Keeseville 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: 96.5

Keeseville's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Keeseville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Keeseville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,074	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,804	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Keeseville's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

10.8 /100k

Property Crime

16.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Keeseville is served primarily by AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Keeseville, NY	National Avg
School District	AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Keeseville sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation and 50.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Keeseville, NY
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.5"
Annual Snowfall	50.1"

Demographics

Metric	Keeseville, NY	National Avg
Population	2,545	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Keeseville

Keeseville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12944

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keeseville, NY affordable or expensive?

Keeseville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Keeseville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,700 and median rent is $1,074/month.

What is the crime rate in Keeseville, NY?

Keeseville's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 16.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Keeseville?

Public schools in Keeseville are operated by AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Keeseville, NY a good place to live?

Keeseville, NY has a population of 2,545, a median household income of $55,804, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Keeseville?

Keeseville averages 28.1°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches with about 50.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Keeseville?

Keeseville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12944.

What is the population of Keeseville?

The population of Keeseville, New York is 2,545 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Keeseville?

Key numbers for living in Keeseville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $119,700, median household income $55,804, 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 Keeseville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.