The Town FilesDolgeville, New York
Village in Herkimer County · population 2,042 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $115,200
- Household income
- $67,740
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.3
Dolgeville is a village of 2,042 people in Herkimer County, New York. The median home is worth $115,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of New York towns, more of a college town than 94% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of New York towns.
How Dolgeville 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 Dolgeville is worth $115,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $67,740, which is more affordable than 94% of New York towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 59.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dolgeville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $828 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $67,740 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Dolgeville
| People | Dolgeville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Dolgeville
July highs average 76.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Dolgeville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 4, 1992 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Herkimer County since 1996
Herkimer County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Herkimer County
Herkimer County had 15,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,384 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Dolgeville itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Dolgeville
2 public schools with 794 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOLGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 435 | 10.9 |
| JAMES A GREEN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 359 | 10.3 |
Towns near Dolgeville
- Manheim, NY3.5 mi · 3,082 people · home $118,500
- Oppenheim, NY5.7 mi · 1,751 people · home $112,700
- Little Falls, NY5.8 mi · 4,605 people · home $105,700
- Salisbury, NY8.0 mi · 1,830 people · home $123,500
- Fairfield, NY8.1 mi · 1,475 people · home $172,000
- Little Falls, NY8.4 mi · 1,497 people · home $154,100
- St. Johnsville, NY8.6 mi · 2,598 people · home $88,000
- Danube, NY8.7 mi · 953 people · home $144,600
Dolgeville questions
Is Dolgeville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dolgeville scores better for retirees than 52% of New York towns and quieter than 12%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Dolgeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Dolgeville is valued at $115,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,740, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Dolgeville?
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.
Does Dolgeville get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Dolgeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 4, 1992. 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)