Below Average CostVery SafeTOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Old Forge is a small town of 573 in New York, with a median household income of $132,645
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Old Forge stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Old Forge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Old Forge 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
Old Forge's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Old Forge costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Old Forge, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$335,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$132,645
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Old Forge'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
Old Forge is served primarily by TOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Old Forge, NY
National Avg
School District
TOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Old Forge sees average highs of 26.1°F in January
and 74.7°F in July,
with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 157.9 inches of snow per year.
Old Forge's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Old Forge roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $335,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Old Forge'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 Old Forge are operated by TOWN OF WEBB UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Old Forge, NY has a population of 573, a median household income of $132,645, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
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.
Old Forge averages 26.1°F in January and 74.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches
with about 157.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Old Forge, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13420.
The population of Old Forge, New York is 573 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Old Forge: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $335,200, median household income $132,645, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Forge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
