The Town FilesWhite Creek, New York
Town in Washington County · population 3,275 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,600
- Household income
- $72,853
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 86 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 48.0
White Creek is a town of 3,275 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $202,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 94% of New York towns.
How White 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 White Creek is worth $202,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $72,853, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Creek | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $72,853 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.5% | — |
Who lives in White Creek
| People | White Creek | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in White Creek
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 86.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Creek since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1998 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on June 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 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 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in White Creek itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near White Creek
- Shaftsbury, VT5.6 mi · 3,598 people · home $267,300
- Hoosick Falls, NY6.5 mi · 3,216 people · home $154,600
- Hoosick, NY8.2 mi · 6,711 people · home $177,200
- Bennington, VT9.2 mi · 15,333 people · home $213,300
- Bennington, VT11.1 mi · 8,795 people · home $191,700
- Salem, NY11.5 mi · 2,612 people · home $196,000
- Greenwich, NY13.2 mi · 4,868 people · home $241,900
- Pittstown, NY13.4 mi · 5,540 people · home $256,800
White Creek questions
Is White Creek, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Creek scores better for retirees than 64% of New York towns and quieter than 94%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in White Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in White Creek is valued at $202,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,853, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in White Creek?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 11.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 86.3 inches of snow.
Does White Creek get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1998. 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)