The Town FilesBroadalbin, New York
Village in Fulton County · population 1,384 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,300
- Household income
- $107,557
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.3
Broadalbin is a village of 1,384 people in Fulton County, New York. The median home is worth $164,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New York towns, more of a college town than 87% of New York towns.
How Broadalbin 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 Broadalbin is worth $164,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $107,557, which is more affordable than 98% of New York towns. Median rent is $992 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Broadalbin | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $992 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $107,557 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Broadalbin
| People | Broadalbin | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Broadalbin
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broadalbin since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 30, 2017 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| 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, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 16,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,770 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Broadalbin itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Broadalbin
1 public school with 791 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROADALBIN-PERTH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 791 | 11.3 |
Towns near Broadalbin
- Broadalbin, NY2.6 mi · 5,145 people · home $216,700
- Perth, NY3.5 mi · 3,584 people · home $349,200
- Mayfield, NY4.8 mi · 780 people · home $189,400
- Mayfield, NY5.9 mi · 6,146 people · home $173,000
- Hagaman, NY6.1 mi · 1,117 people · home $203,800
- Amsterdam, NY7.1 mi · 5,557 people · home $216,100
- Northampton, NY7.2 mi · 2,472 people · home $207,000
- Gloversville, NY7.6 mi · 15,131 people · home $106,400
Broadalbin questions
Is Broadalbin, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Broadalbin scores better for retirees than 36% of New York towns and quieter than 36%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Broadalbin?
The median owner-occupied home in Broadalbin is valued at $164,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,557, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $992 a month.
What is the weather like in Broadalbin?
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 62.2 inches of snow.
Does Broadalbin get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broadalbin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 30, 2017. 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)