The Town FilesCrest View Heights, New York
Community in Tioga County · population 1,770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,300
- Household income
- $167,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.0
Crest View Heights is a community of 1,770 people in Tioga County, New York. The median home is worth $224,300, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of New York towns, better for retirees than 94% of New York towns, quieter than 80% of New York towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in New York
- #2 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #2 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York
- #12 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New York
How Crest View Heights 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 Crest View Heights is worth $224,300, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $167,083, which is more affordable than 100% of New York towns. 97.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crest View Heights | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $167,083 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Crest View Heights
| People | Crest View Heights | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 27.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Crest View Heights
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crest View Heights since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 1, 2022.
Severe weather in Tioga County since 1996
Tioga County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Tioga County
Tioga County had 13,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,197 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Crest View Heights itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Crest View Heights
- Tioga Terrace, NY1.7 mi · 2,082 people · home $233,400
- Apalachin, NY1.9 mi · 2,632 people · home $179,900
- Endicott, NY3.4 mi · 13,667 people · home $121,800
- Owego, NY3.7 mi · 18,777 people · home $187,800
- Vestal, NY5.7 mi · 29,313 people · home $193,500
- Union, NY5.8 mi · 56,138 people · home $149,900
- Endwell, NY6.1 mi · 11,762 people · home $173,300
- Owego, NY7.4 mi · 3,654 people · home $147,300
Crest View Heights questions
Is Crest View Heights, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crest View Heights scores better for retirees than 94% of New York towns and quieter than 80%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Crest View Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Crest View Heights is valued at $224,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,083, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Crest View Heights?
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 63.8 inches of snow.
Does Crest View Heights get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crest View Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. 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)