The Town FilesDundee, New York
Village in Yates County · population 1,690 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,900
- Household income
- $44,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.7
Dundee is a village of 1,690 people in Yates County, New York. The median home is worth $95,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 76% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of New York towns.
How Dundee 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 Dundee is worth $95,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $44,583, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $703 a month. 56.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dundee | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $703 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $44,583 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Dundee
| People | Dundee | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Dundee
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 30.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 56.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dundee since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 28, 1990 about 5.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Yates County since 1996
Yates County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| 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 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Yates County
Yates County had 7,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Dundee itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Dundee
2 public schools with 609 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 332 | 8.7 |
| DUNDEE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 277 | 8.9 |
Towns near Dundee
- Starkey, NY1.7 mi · 3,407 people · home $145,700
- Barrington, NY3.8 mi · 1,541 people · home $255,800
- Milo, NY6.2 mi · 6,803 people · home $165,200
- Tyrone, NY6.6 mi · 1,637 people · home $170,400
- Reading, NY7.4 mi · 1,719 people · home $160,200
- Keuka Park, NY8.5 mi · 1,130 people · home $272,700
- Lodi, NY8.8 mi · 1,482 people · home $182,600
- Torrey, NY10.2 mi · 1,299 people · home $206,000
Dundee questions
Is Dundee, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dundee scores better for retirees than 17% of New York towns and quieter than 49%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Dundee?
The median owner-occupied home in Dundee is valued at $95,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,583, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $703 a month.
What is the weather like in Dundee?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.2 inches of precipitation a year and 56.4 inches of snow.
Does Dundee get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dundee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 28, 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)