The Town FilesPrattsburgh, New York
Town in Steuben County · population 1,983 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,800
- Household income
- $77,135
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.9
Prattsburgh is a town of 1,983 people in Steuben County, New York. The median home is worth $116,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 84% of New York towns, better for families than 73% of New York towns.
How Prattsburgh 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 Prattsburgh is worth $116,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $77,135, which is more affordable than 98% of New York towns. Median rent is $870 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prattsburgh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $870 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $77,135 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 37.0% | — |
Who lives in Prattsburgh
| People | Prattsburgh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Prattsburgh
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 30.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Prattsburgh since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 3, 1993 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 3, 1993.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 5, 2025.
Severe weather in Steuben County since 1996
Steuben County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Steuben County
Steuben County had 34,564 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,111 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Prattsburgh itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Prattsburgh
1 public school with 365 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 365 | 9.9 |
Towns near Prattsburgh
- Prattsburgh, NY2.4 mi · 589 people · home $105,400
- Italy, NY5.8 mi · 1,099 people · home $153,100
- Naples, NY6.6 mi · 931 people · home $156,400
- Pulteney, NY6.6 mi · 1,258 people · home $222,600
- Wheeler, NY6.9 mi · 1,136 people · home $119,400
- Cohocton, NY7.7 mi · 2,269 people · home $101,600
- Naples, NY7.9 mi · 2,403 people · home $171,500
- Cohocton, NY8.9 mi · 703 people · home $84,100
Prattsburgh questions
Is Prattsburgh, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prattsburgh scores better for retirees than 18% of New York towns and quieter than 69%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Prattsburgh?
The median owner-occupied home in Prattsburgh is valued at $116,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,135, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $870 a month.
What is the weather like in Prattsburgh?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.2 inches of precipitation a year and 49.7 inches of snow.
Does Prattsburgh get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Prattsburgh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 3, 1993. 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)