La Fargeville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
637 Population 192/sq mi density
$173,900 Home Value $206,653 Zillow
$484 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

La Fargeville, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$173,900
38% below
Zillow: $206,653
Median Rent
$484/mo
58% below
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
48.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How La Fargeville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Fargeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
62%
Rent
42%
Poverty
390%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Fargeville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Fargeville is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,653. Median rent is $484/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

12.6% of adults in La Fargeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Fargeville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population637
Median Age17.9 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,357
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty48.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

Home Value$173,900
Rent$484
Ownership41.5%
Zillow$206,653
Housing Units239
Rent Burden37.3%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation387 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in La Fargeville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.