What are the schools like in Tully, NY?

Tully is served primarily by TULLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Tully?

The median household income in Tully, NY is $77,700 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Tully, NY?

Tully has an average high temperature of 28.6°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 117.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Tully, NY affordable or expensive?

Tully's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tully is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,100 and the median rent is $914 per month.

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

Tully has a violent crime rate of 284.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tully, NY a Good Place to Live?

Tully is a small town of 985 in New York, with a median household income of $77,700 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Tully stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Tully 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: 95.2

Tully's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tully costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tully, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$914	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,700	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tully's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.2 /100k

Property Crime

1623.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tully is served primarily by TULLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tully, NY	National Avg
School District	TULLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tully sees average highs of 28.6°F in January and 77.3°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 117.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tully, NY
Average High — January	28.6°F
Average High — July	77.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	117.3"

Demographics

Metric	Tully, NY	National Avg
Population	985	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fabius, NY 7 mi DeRuyter, NY 12 mi Homer, NY 12 mi Nedrow, NY 13 mi Cortland, NY 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Tully

Tully, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13159

Tully vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tully, NY affordable or expensive?

Tully's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tully roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,100 and median rent is $914/month.

What is the crime rate in Tully, NY?

Tully's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tully?

Public schools in Tully are operated by TULLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tully, NY a good place to live?

Tully, NY has a population of 985, a median household income of $77,700, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Tully?

Tully averages 28.6°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 117.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tully?

Tully, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13159.

What is the population of Tully?

The population of Tully, New York is 985 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tully?

Key numbers for living in Tully: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $162,100, median household income $77,700, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tully side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.