The Town FilesNew Albion, New York
Town in Cattaraugus County · population 1,981 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,600
- Household income
- $60,893
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 133 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.3
New Albion is a town of 1,981 people in Cattaraugus County, New York. The median home is worth $88,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 75% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 71% of New York towns.
How New Albion 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 New Albion is worth $88,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $60,893, which is more affordable than 98% of New York towns. Median rent is $717 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Albion | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $717 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $60,893 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in New Albion
| People | New Albion | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in New Albion
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 49.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 133.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Albion since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 1983.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 2, 2008.
Severe weather in Cattaraugus County since 1996
Cattaraugus County has been included in 26 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 |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County had 27,671 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,047 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in New Albion itself the ACS puts it at 9.7%.
Towns near New Albion
- Cattaraugus, NY1.9 mi · 960 people · home $71,200
- Leon, NY5.7 mi · 1,244 people · home $103,000
- Little Valley, NY6.1 mi · 1,058 people · home $101,200
- Mansfield, NY6.3 mi · 843 people · home $200,000
- Napoli, NY6.5 mi · 1,171 people · home $105,700
- Otto, NY6.8 mi · 777 people · home $141,300
- Dayton, NY7.3 mi · 1,690 people · home $111,700
- Persia, NY7.9 mi · 2,207 people · home $100,000
New Albion questions
Is New Albion, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Albion scores better for retirees than 11% of New York towns and quieter than 58%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in New Albion?
The median owner-occupied home in New Albion is valued at $88,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,893, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $717 a month.
What is the weather like in New Albion?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.1 inches of precipitation a year and 133.3 inches of snow.
Does New Albion get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Albion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. 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)