The Town FilesNorthville, New York
Village in Fulton County · population 993 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,100
- Household income
- $78,235
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 44.3
Northville is a village of 993 people in Fulton County, New York. The median home is worth $207,100, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 86% of New York towns, better for retirees than 83% of New York towns, quieter than 73% of New York towns.
How Northville 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 Northville is worth $207,100, close to the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $78,235, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $78,235 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Northville
| People | Northville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Northville
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 16, 2024 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, hurricane.
| 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, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 16,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,770 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Northville itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Northville
2 public schools with 400 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 235 | 9.4 |
| NORTHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 165 | 8.3 |
Towns near Northville
- Northampton, NY4.3 mi · 2,472 people · home $207,000
- Edinburg, NY4.5 mi · 1,333 people · home $311,100
- Mayfield, NY8.4 mi · 6,146 people · home $173,000
- Providence, NY9.1 mi · 2,075 people · home $270,500
- Day, NY9.6 mi · 819 people · home $224,400
- Mayfield, NY9.8 mi · 780 people · home $189,400
- Broadalbin, NY9.9 mi · 5,145 people · home $216,700
- Broadalbin, NY11.5 mi · 1,384 people · home $164,300
Northville questions
Is Northville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northville scores better for retirees than 83% of New York towns and quieter than 73%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Northville?
The median owner-occupied home in Northville is valued at $207,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,235, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Northville?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 73.1 inches of snow.
Does Northville get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 16, 2024. 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)