The Town FilesPierrepont, New York
Town in St. Lawrence County · population 2,523 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,300
- Household income
- $92,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 77 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 42.4
Pierrepont is a town of 2,523 people in St. Lawrence County, New York. The median home is worth $131,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 91% of New York towns, easier by car than 90% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of New York towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New York
- #5 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New York
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New York
- #11 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #11 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
How Pierrepont 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 Pierrepont is worth $131,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $92,500, which is more affordable than 99% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pierrepont | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $92,500 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.6% | — |
Who lives in Pierrepont
| People | Pierrepont | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Pierrepont
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 6.1°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 77.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pierrepont since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 7, 1972 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 1972.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in St. Lawrence County since 1996
St. Lawrence County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 29, 2024 | Flood | DR-4814: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County had 34,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,502 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Pierrepont itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Pierrepont
- Canton, NY9.1 mi · 7,155 people · home $183,800
- Potsdam, NY10.0 mi · 8,312 people · home $146,400
- Canton, NY10.3 mi · 11,638 people · home $163,200
- Potsdam, NY10.7 mi · 14,901 people · home $143,400
- Stockholm, NY16.9 mi · 3,816 people · home $164,400
- Lisbon, NY18.6 mi · 4,221 people · home $131,200
- Norfolk, NY21.8 mi · 4,453 people · home $105,800
- Oswegatchie, NY24.6 mi · 4,158 people · home $140,300
Pierrepont questions
Is Pierrepont, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pierrepont scores better for retirees than 81% of New York towns and quieter than 84%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Pierrepont?
The median owner-occupied home in Pierrepont is valued at $131,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,500, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Pierrepont?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 6.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 77.3 inches of snow.
Does Pierrepont get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pierrepont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 7, 1972. 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)