The Town FilesRussia, New York
Town in Herkimer County · population 2,269 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,200
- Household income
- $86,116
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 164 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.9
Russia is a town of 2,269 people in Herkimer County, New York. The median home is worth $232,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 93% of New York towns, better for families than 84% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 71% of New York towns.
How Russia 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 Russia is worth $232,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $86,116, which is more affordable than 55% of New York towns. Median rent is $888 a month. 89.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $888 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $86,116 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.5% | — |
Who lives in Russia
| People | Russia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Russia
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 164.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russia since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 16, 2024 about 4.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 8, 2011.
Severe weather in Herkimer County since 1996
Herkimer County has been included in 25 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, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Herkimer County
Herkimer County had 15,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,384 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Russia itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Towns near Russia
- Remsen, NY5.9 mi · 1,761 people · home $168,800
- Trenton, NY7.5 mi · 4,297 people · home $225,400
- Norway, NY7.8 mi · 740 people · home $169,900
- Newport, NY8.4 mi · 543 people · home $156,300
- Newport, NY8.9 mi · 2,140 people · home $193,300
- Deerfield, NY9.1 mi · 3,983 people · home $231,300
- Steuben, NY10.4 mi · 1,081 people · home $151,600
- Schuyler, NY13.2 mi · 3,296 people · home $116,000
Russia questions
Is Russia, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russia scores better for retirees than 57% of New York towns and quieter than 69%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Russia?
The median owner-occupied home in Russia is valued at $232,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,116, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $888 a month.
What is the weather like in Russia?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 10.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 164.0 inches of snow.
Does Russia get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russia 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)