The Town FilesAlmond, New York
Town in Allegany County · population 1,512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,300
- Household income
- $85,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 43.4
Almond is a town of 1,512 people in Allegany County, New York. The median home is worth $151,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of New York towns, better for cycling than 87% of New York towns.
How Almond 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 Almond is worth $151,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $85,000, which is more affordable than 91% of New York towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 93.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Almond | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $922 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.7% | — |
Who lives in Almond
| People | Almond | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Almond
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 12.4°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Almond since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 3, 1993 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 30, 1998.
Severe weather in Allegany County since 1996
Allegany County has been included in 25 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 |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Allegany County
Allegany County had 13,565 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,004 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Almond itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Almond
- Hornellsville, NY5.4 mi · 4,034 people · home $134,800
- Arkport, NY5.7 mi · 745 people · home $125,600
- Alfred, NY6.0 mi · 4,026 people · home $170,800
- Hornell, NY6.1 mi · 8,263 people · home $94,500
- North Hornell, NY6.2 mi · 732 people · home $161,700
- Burns, NY6.6 mi · 1,036 people · home $100,800
- Alfred, NY7.5 mi · 5,157 people · home $146,600
- Fremont, NY9.5 mi · 894 people · home $175,600
Almond questions
Is Almond, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Almond scores better for retirees than 39% of New York towns and quieter than 45%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Almond?
The median owner-occupied home in Almond is valued at $151,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Almond?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 62.1 inches of snow.
Does Almond get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Almond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 3, 1993. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)