The Town FilesHagaman, New York
Village in Montgomery County · population 1,117 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,800
- Household income
- $63,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.6
Hagaman is a village of 1,117 people in Montgomery County, New York. The median home is worth $203,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 81% of New York towns, easier by car than 80% of New York towns.
How Hagaman 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 Hagaman is worth $203,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $63,125, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hagaman | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $917 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $63,125 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hagaman
| People | Hagaman | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hagaman
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagaman since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 29, 2013 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 19,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,762 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Hagaman itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Hagaman
- Amsterdam, NY1.1 mi · 5,557 people · home $216,100
- Amsterdam, NY2.5 mi · 18,219 people · home $137,900
- Perth, NY3.3 mi · 3,584 people · home $349,200
- Florida, NY5.6 mi · 2,667 people · home $214,300
- Broadalbin, NY6.1 mi · 1,384 people · home $164,300
- Tribes Hill, NY7.2 mi · 937 people · home $175,600
- Broadalbin, NY7.3 mi · 5,145 people · home $216,700
- Galway, NY7.7 mi · 3,525 people · home $365,100
Hagaman questions
Is Hagaman, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hagaman scores better for retirees than 65% of New York towns and quieter than 68%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Hagaman?
The median owner-occupied home in Hagaman is valued at $203,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,125, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in Hagaman?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 62.0 inches of snow.
Does Hagaman get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagaman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 29, 2013. 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)