The Town FilesWhitney Point, New York
Village in Broome County · population 960 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,800
- Household income
- $45,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 87 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 36.2
Whitney Point is a village of 960 people in Broome County, New York. The median home is worth $140,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New York towns, better for cycling than 93% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 75% of New York towns.
How Whitney Point 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 Whitney Point is worth $140,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $45,536, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. Median rent is $832 a month. 55.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Whitney Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $832 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $45,536 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Whitney Point
| People | Whitney Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Whitney Point
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 86.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitney Point since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 17, 2021.
Severe weather in Broome County since 1996
Broome County has been included in 30 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 |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Broome County
Broome County had 82,881 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,392 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Whitney Point itself the ACS puts it at 28.4%.
Public schools in Whitney Point
3 public schools with 1,365 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIOUGHNIOGA RIVERSIDE ACADEMY | 4-8 | 529 | 9.3 |
| CARYL E ADAMS PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 457 | 11.7 |
| WHITNEY POINT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 379 | 10.0 |
Towns near Whitney Point
- Triangle, NY2.8 mi · 2,809 people · home $124,400
- Nanticoke, NY4.2 mi · 1,581 people · home $157,100
- Lisle, NY5.3 mi · 2,691 people · home $116,800
- Barker, NY5.5 mi · 2,509 people · home $128,600
- Marathon, NY7.0 mi · 2,038 people · home $136,100
- Marathon, NY8.6 mi · 892 people · home $124,800
- Chenango, NY8.7 mi · 10,959 people · home $172,000
- Willet, NY8.9 mi · 894 people · home $120,400
Whitney Point questions
Is Whitney Point, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Whitney Point scores better for retirees than 43% of New York towns and quieter than 59%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Whitney Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Whitney Point is valued at $140,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,536, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $832 a month.
What is the weather like in Whitney Point?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 86.5 inches of snow.
Does Whitney Point get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Whitney Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. 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)