The Town FilesAlexandria Bay, New York
Village in Jefferson County · population 924 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,100
- Household income
- $55,048
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 92 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 58.8
Alexandria Bay is a village of 924 people in Jefferson County, New York. The median home is worth $154,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 91% of New York towns.
How Alexandria Bay ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alexandria Bay is worth $154,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $55,048, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $625 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alexandria Bay | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $625 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $55,048 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.9% | — |
Who lives in Alexandria Bay
| People | Alexandria Bay | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 18.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Alexandria Bay
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows 5.1°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 92.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Alexandria Bay since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 15, 2018.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 40,308 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,545 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Alexandria Bay itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Alexandria Bay
2 public schools with 473 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 249 | 10.0 |
| ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 224 | 10.2 |
Towns near Alexandria Bay
- Alexandria, NY2.5 mi · 3,741 people · home $172,500
- Orleans, NY8.0 mi · 2,788 people · home $190,300
- Theresa, NY9.0 mi · 2,648 people · home $173,800
- La Fargeville, NY10.1 mi · 537 people · home $307,100
- Theresa, NY10.5 mi · 752 people · home $164,900
- Clayton, NY10.5 mi · 1,705 people · home $231,800
- Hammond, NY12.0 mi · 1,258 people · home $166,500
- Clayton, NY12.0 mi · 4,770 people · home $226,800
Alexandria Bay questions
Is Alexandria Bay, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alexandria Bay scores better for retirees than 98% of New York towns and quieter than 76%. 35.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.8).
How much does a house cost in Alexandria Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Alexandria Bay is valued at $154,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,048, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $625 a month.
What is the weather like in Alexandria Bay?
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows 5.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 92.4 inches of snow.
Does Alexandria Bay get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Alexandria Bay in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)