The Town FilesVerona, New York
Town in Oneida County · population 5,974 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,700
- Household income
- $83,534
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 149 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.6
Verona is a town of 5,974 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $196,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New York towns, quieter than 87% of New York towns, better for cycling than 85% of New York towns.
How Verona 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 Verona is worth $196,700, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $83,534, which is more affordable than 67% of New York towns. Median rent is $797 a month. 91.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Verona | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $797 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $83,534 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Verona
| People | Verona | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Verona
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 149.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Verona since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 16, 2024 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2007.
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 Verona itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Verona
4 public schools with 1,626 students, about 8.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 594 | 13.8 |
| J D GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 413 | 10.9 |
| MADISON-ONEIDA BOCES | K-12 | 346 | 3.7 |
| VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 273 | 10.9 |
Towns near Verona
- Sherrill, NY6.3 mi · 3,077 people · home $227,500
- Oneida, NY6.6 mi · 10,329 people · home $160,100
- Lenox, NY7.3 mi · 8,768 people · home $161,600
- Vernon, NY7.9 mi · 8,318 people · home $202,100
- Canastota, NY8.3 mi · 4,556 people · home $144,800
- Rome, NY8.3 mi · 32,127 people · home $154,400
- Vienna, NY8.9 mi · 5,260 people · home $125,000
- Westmoreland, NY9.8 mi · 5,924 people · home $238,100
Verona questions
Is Verona, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Verona scores better for retirees than 30% of New York towns and quieter than 87%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Verona?
The median owner-occupied home in Verona is valued at $196,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,534, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $797 a month.
What is the weather like in Verona?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 149.1 inches of snow.
Does Verona get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Verona since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 16, 2024. 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)