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Lorraine, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
91 Population 186/sq mi density
$97,900 Home Value $156,510 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
546 Violent Crime/100K 4,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
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: $156,510
Violent Crime
546/100K
44% above
4,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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
36%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lorraine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
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 $156,510. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Lorraine reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,627/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

Home Value$97,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$156,510
Housing Units54
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent546/100K
Property4,627/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband33.0%
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.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.