The Town FilesNorth Creek, New York
Community in Warren County · population 562 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,900
- Household income
- $55,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 61.3
North Creek is a community of 562 people in Warren County, New York. The median home is worth $189,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 96% of New York towns, better for cycling than 96% of New York towns, better for retirees than 92% of New York towns.
How North Creek 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 Creek is worth $189,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $55,909, which is more affordable than 36% of New York towns. Median rent is $905 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Creek | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $905 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $55,909 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.3% | — |
Who lives in North Creek
| People | North Creek | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in North Creek
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 5.8°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 77.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 187 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of North Creek since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 8, 2014 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 36,956 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,589 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in North Creek itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in North Creek
2 public schools with 353 students, about 6.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 251 | 7.2 |
| MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 102 | 4.4 |
Towns near North Creek
- Chester, NY5.5 mi · 3,086 people · home $306,400
- Johnsburg, NY6.7 mi · 2,143 people · home $215,600
- Chestertown, NY10.6 mi · 586 people · home $210,000
- Minerva, NY13.1 mi · 773 people · home $171,800
- Thurman, NY13.8 mi · 1,095 people · home $197,400
- Horicon, NY14.1 mi · 1,471 people · home $295,400
- Schroon Lake, NY14.8 mi · 921 people · home $268,100
- Schroon, NY15.9 mi · 1,880 people · home $272,800
North Creek questions
Is North Creek, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Creek scores better for retirees than 92% of New York towns and quieter than 96%. 44.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.3).
How much does a house cost in North Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in North Creek is valued at $189,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,909, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $905 a month.
What is the weather like in North Creek?
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 5.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 77.5 inches of snow.
Does North Creek get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of North Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2014. 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)