The Town FilesDeerfield, New York
Town in Oneida County · population 3,983 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $101,029
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 164 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.6
Deerfield is a town of 3,983 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $231,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 96% of New York towns, easier by car than 88% of New York towns, more of a college town than 72% of New York towns.
How Deerfield 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 Deerfield is worth $231,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $101,029, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 93.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deerfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $763 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $101,029 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Deerfield
| People | Deerfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Deerfield
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 164.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deerfield since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 23, 1990 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 23, 2012.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Deerfield itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Towns near Deerfield
- Schuyler, NY5.7 mi · 3,296 people · home $116,000
- Trenton, NY5.9 mi · 4,297 people · home $225,400
- Marcy, NY5.9 mi · 8,777 people · home $236,200
- Utica, NY7.2 mi · 65,283 people · home $151,300
- Yorkville, NY8.0 mi · 2,657 people · home $156,300
- Whitesboro, NY8.5 mi · 3,612 people · home $160,700
- New York Mills, NY9.2 mi · 3,244 people · home $207,700
- Floyd, NY9.5 mi · 3,733 people · home $204,200
Deerfield questions
Is Deerfield, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deerfield scores better for retirees than 66% of New York towns and quieter than 55%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Deerfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Deerfield is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,029, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Deerfield?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 164.0 inches of snow.
Does Deerfield get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deerfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 23, 1990. 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)