The Town FilesDannemora, New York
Town in Clinton County · population 4,037 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,600
- Household income
- $77,829
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 106 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 39.0
Dannemora is a town of 4,037 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $134,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of New York towns, quieter than 85% of New York towns, easier by car than 85% of New York towns.
How Dannemora 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 Dannemora is worth $134,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $77,829, which is more affordable than 94% of New York towns. Median rent is $913 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dannemora | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $913 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $77,829 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 38.9% | — |
Who lives in Dannemora
| People | Dannemora | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Dannemora
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows 8.5°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 105.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Dannemora since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on June 8, 2012.
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 Dannemora itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Dannemora
- Dannemora, NY5.9 mi · 3,287 people · home $134,400
- Saranac, NY7.3 mi · 3,852 people · home $173,200
- Altona, NY9.4 mi · 2,666 people · home $151,400
- Schuyler Falls, NY13.7 mi · 4,843 people · home $201,600
- Plattsburgh, NY15.8 mi · 11,886 people · home $179,900
- Mooers, NY15.8 mi · 3,467 people · home $176,400
- Beekmantown, NY15.9 mi · 5,508 people · home $176,700
- Peru, NY17.8 mi · 6,772 people · home $203,200
Dannemora questions
Is Dannemora, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dannemora scores better for retirees than 45% of New York towns and quieter than 85%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Dannemora?
The median owner-occupied home in Dannemora is valued at $134,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,829, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $913 a month.
What is the weather like in Dannemora?
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows 8.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 105.7 inches of snow.
Does Dannemora get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Dannemora in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)