The Town FilesCumberland Head, New York
Community in Clinton County · population 1,735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,200
- Household income
- $108,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.5
Cumberland Head is a community of 1,735 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $205,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 75% of New York towns.
How Cumberland Head 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 Cumberland Head is worth $205,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $108,182, which is more affordable than 88% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,423 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cumberland Head | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,423 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $108,182 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.5% | — |
Who lives in Cumberland Head
| People | Cumberland Head | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Cumberland Head
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 50.1 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 Cumberland Head since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 10, 2025 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 16, 2007.
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 Cumberland Head itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Cumberland Head
- Plattsburgh, NY3.5 mi · 19,841 people · home $195,900
- Grand Isle, VT4.8 mi · 2,086 people · home $398,600
- Plattsburgh West, NY5.8 mi · 1,382 people · home $60,200
- Plattsburgh, NY6.1 mi · 11,886 people · home $179,900
- Beekmantown, NY7.1 mi · 5,508 people · home $176,700
- South Hero, VT7.6 mi · 1,674 people · home $558,300
- Morrisonville, NY8.1 mi · 1,893 people · home $205,200
- West Chazy, NY8.9 mi · 558 people · home $93,800
Cumberland Head questions
Is Cumberland Head, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cumberland Head scores better for retirees than 38% of New York towns and quieter than 65%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in Cumberland Head?
The median owner-occupied home in Cumberland Head is valued at $205,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,182, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,423 a month.
What is the weather like in Cumberland Head?
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 50.1 inches of snow.
Does Cumberland Head get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cumberland Head since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 10, 2025. 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)