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Alfred, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,632
Population
3,892/sq mi density
$45,357
Median Income
$12,949 per capita
$169,100
Home Value
$184,833 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,357 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Alfred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 82.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,757 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2543°N, 77.7896°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.04 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Alfred has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.1").