Lorraine, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
91 Population 186/sq mi density
$97,900 Home Value $171,289 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lorraine, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $171,289
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lorraine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
35%
Poverty
244%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lorraine a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lorraine is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,289. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

38.3% of adults in Lorraine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lorraine 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 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

Home Value$97,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,289
Housing Units54
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Lorraine was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.