Friendship, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
783
Population
271/sq mi density
$42,734
Median Income
$25,997 per capita
$56,600
Home Value
$119,076 Zillow
$996
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$42,734 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,600 home value, $996/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendship experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 103.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2056°N, 78.1418°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Friendship has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").