The Town FilesGang Mills, New York
Community in Steuben County · population 4,261 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $308,400
- Household income
- $108,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 45.6
Gang Mills is a community of 4,261 people in Steuben County, New York. The median home is worth $308,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 90% of New York towns, better for retirees than 88% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 86% of New York towns.
How Gang Mills 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 Gang Mills is worth $308,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $108,194, which is more affordable than 49% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,474 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gang Mills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,474 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $108,194 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gang Mills
| People | Gang Mills | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Gang Mills
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gang Mills since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 26, 2012 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 26, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 3, 1975.
Severe weather in Steuben County since 1996
Steuben County has been included in 24 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 Steuben County
Steuben County had 34,564 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,111 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Gang Mills itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Gang Mills
- Erwin, NY1.7 mi · 8,095 people · home $223,700
- Corning, NY3.7 mi · 10,551 people · home $158,400
- Campbell, NY5.2 mi · 3,160 people · home $141,300
- Corning, NY5.9 mi · 5,983 people · home $167,600
- Big Flats, NY11.1 mi · 7,791 people · home $218,500
- Big Flats, NY11.2 mi · 5,555 people · home $224,400
- Catlin, NY12.8 mi · 2,541 people · home $176,400
- Bath, NY14.8 mi · 11,424 people · home $106,400
Gang Mills questions
Is Gang Mills, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gang Mills scores better for retirees than 88% of New York towns and quieter than 37%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Gang Mills?
The median owner-occupied home in Gang Mills is valued at $308,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,194, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,474 a month.
What is the weather like in Gang Mills?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 53.2 inches of snow.
Does Gang Mills get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gang Mills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 26, 2012. 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)