The Town FilesNorth Collins, New York
Village in Erie County · population 1,247 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,100
- Household income
- $66,607
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 172 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 40.6
North Collins is a village of 1,247 people in Erie County, New York. The median home is worth $123,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 92% of New York towns, better for cycling than 86% of New York towns, better for families than 70% of New York towns.
How North Collins 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 North Collins is worth $123,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $66,607, which is more affordable than 91% of New York towns. Median rent is $853 a month. 54.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Collins | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $853 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $66,607 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in North Collins
| People | North Collins | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in North Collins
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 53.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 172.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Collins since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 19, 1970 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 28, 2017.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 26, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3590: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 466,138 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,971 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in North Collins itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in North Collins
2 public schools with 562 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 327 | 13.1 |
| NORTH COLLINS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 235 | 7.8 |
Towns near North Collins
- North Collins, NY4.2 mi · 3,504 people · home $222,500
- Eden, NY4.4 mi · 3,346 people · home $237,200
- Brant, NY4.5 mi · 1,912 people · home $201,100
- Eden, NY5.0 mi · 7,573 people · home $263,100
- Evans, NY5.4 mi · 15,308 people · home $176,500
- Angola, NY5.6 mi · 2,046 people · home $165,600
- Angola on the Lake, NY7.2 mi · 1,481 people · home $160,800
- Lake Erie Beach, NY7.5 mi · 3,467 people · home $162,500
North Collins questions
Is North Collins, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Collins scores better for retirees than 25% of New York towns and quieter than 55%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in North Collins?
The median owner-occupied home in North Collins is valued at $123,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,607, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $853 a month.
What is the weather like in North Collins?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.7 inches of precipitation a year and 172.2 inches of snow.
Does North Collins get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Collins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 19, 1970. 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)