The Town FilesBolton, New York
Town in Warren County · population 2,012 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $327,000
- Household income
- $102,898
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 55.3
Bolton is a town of 2,012 people in Warren County, New York. The median home is worth $327,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 99% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 83% of New York towns, better for retirees than 79% of New York towns.
How Bolton 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 Bolton is worth $327,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $102,898, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $967 a month. 87.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bolton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $967 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $102,898 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 54.9% | — |
Who lives in Bolton
| People | Bolton | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Bolton
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bolton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 16, 2024 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 36,956 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,589 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Bolton itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Towns near Bolton
- Bolton Landing, NY1.1 mi · 518 people · home $418,400
- Warrensburg, NY7.3 mi · 3,045 people · home $165,300
- Chestertown, NY7.7 mi · 586 people · home $210,000
- Warrensburg, NY8.7 mi · 3,959 people · home $167,400
- Fort Ann, NY9.2 mi · 5,812 people · home $222,300
- Hague, NY9.4 mi · 633 people · home $325,900
- Dresden, NY9.5 mi · 537 people · home $191,500
- Horicon, NY9.9 mi · 1,471 people · home $295,400
Bolton questions
Is Bolton, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bolton scores better for retirees than 79% of New York towns and quieter than 99%. 36.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in Bolton?
The median owner-occupied home in Bolton is valued at $327,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,898, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $967 a month.
What is the weather like in Bolton?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 73.0 inches of snow.
Does Bolton get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Bolton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 16, 2024. 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)