The Town FilesKirkland, New York
Town in Oneida County · population 10,075 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $292,700
- Household income
- $82,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.3
Kirkland is a town of 10,075 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $292,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 94% of New York towns, hipper than 92% of New York towns.
How Kirkland ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kirkland is worth $292,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $82,926, which is more affordable than 35% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,087 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kirkland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,087 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $82,926 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Kirkland
| People | Kirkland | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Kirkland
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.8°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kirkland since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 22, 2025 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 26, 2008.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Kirkland itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Kirkland
- New Hartford, NY5.4 mi · 21,874 people · home $224,200
- New York Mills, NY6.4 mi · 3,244 people · home $207,700
- Westmoreland, NY6.5 mi · 5,924 people · home $238,100
- Paris, NY7.2 mi · 4,332 people · home $243,800
- Whitestown, NY7.3 mi · 18,118 people · home $190,300
- Whitesboro, NY7.5 mi · 3,612 people · home $160,700
- Yorkville, NY7.6 mi · 2,657 people · home $156,300
- Vernon, NY7.9 mi · 8,318 people · home $202,100
Kirkland questions
Is Kirkland, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kirkland scores better for retirees than 94% of New York towns and quieter than 39%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Kirkland?
The median owner-occupied home in Kirkland is valued at $292,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,926, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,087 a month.
What is the weather like in Kirkland?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Kirkland get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kirkland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 22, 2025. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)