The Town FilesAu Sable Forks, New York
Community in Clinton County · population 509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,800
- Household income
- $52,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.8
Au Sable Forks is a community of 509 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $130,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 95% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of New York towns, easier by car than 89% of New York towns.
How Au Sable Forks 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 Au Sable Forks is worth $130,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $52,656, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $792 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Au Sable Forks | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $792 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $52,656 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Au Sable Forks
| People | Au Sable Forks | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Au Sable Forks
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 30.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Au Sable Forks since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 16, 1958 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 16, 1958.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 14, 1957.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 32,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,550 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Au Sable Forks itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Au Sable Forks
3 public schools with 746 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 349 | 10.9 |
| AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 239 | 10.4 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 158 | 9.9 |
Towns near Au Sable Forks
- Jay, NY5.5 mi · 2,486 people · home $196,900
- Au Sable, NY7.6 mi · 3,183 people · home $133,000
- Wilmington, NY8.6 mi · 843 people · home $307,000
- Black Brook, NY8.7 mi · 1,453 people · home $202,200
- Keeseville, NY10.0 mi · 2,931 people · home $120,900
- Peru, NY10.2 mi · 6,772 people · home $203,200
- Lewis, NY10.4 mi · 1,293 people · home $181,000
- Chesterfield, NY11.0 mi · 2,476 people · home $142,900
Au Sable Forks questions
Is Au Sable Forks, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Au Sable Forks scores better for retirees than 43% of New York towns and quieter than 95%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Au Sable Forks?
The median owner-occupied home in Au Sable Forks is valued at $130,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,656, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $792 a month.
What is the weather like in Au Sable Forks?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.9 inches of precipitation a year and 74.0 inches of snow.
Does Au Sable Forks get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Au Sable Forks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 16, 1958. 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)