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Newcomb’s story
163 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1919.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1863Newcomb is settled
NewcombNY
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Photo: Mwanner at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
416
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Median home value
$255K
Census ACS
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
59.1
years
Jobs based here
142
Balanced
Is Newcomb a good place to live?
Newcomb’s age of the median resident is 59.1 years, above both the New York town median (43 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 759 New York towns, just 3 have a lower midsummer high than Newcomb. 84% of the land in Newcomb is conserved, above both the New York town median (5.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). High Peaks Wilderness, at 70,480 acres with 102.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Newcomb has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Newcomb stand out
Where Newcomb beats most towns.
Small town
416 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MinervaLong LakeHarrietstownNorth HudsonKeeneNorth ElbaNewcomb
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newcomb: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newcomb, and how to reach them.
PowerNew York State Elec & Gas22.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWinebrook Hills WD water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newcomb’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEssex County Board of ElectionsEssex County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2023
ZIP code1285212852 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newcomb.
Outdoors
Newcomb keeps nearly a third of its land conserved
Count the trails in 9 parks and preserves and they come to 166 miles. For Newcomb, the concentration of trails is 0.7 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 9, covering 101,497 acres.
84.2%conserved
84.2%
conserved · 124,947 of 148,330 acres
166 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. High Peaks Wilderness | 102.4 mi | 70,480 |
| 2. Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest | 10.5 mi | 19,002 |
| 3. Hudson Gorge Wilderness | 9.1 mi | 3,831 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Newcomb’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Newcomb Central School District.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomb Central SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 48 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Newcomb skews older than New York
People 65 and older are nearly a third of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 9% of residents (21% statewide). The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 35%, against 40% across New York.
59.1median age · NY 39.8
NewcombNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school31%
Some college25%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Newcomb | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 17.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.4% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.1% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.6% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.2% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.8% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, a typical January night in Newcomb is colder
Expect cold, snowy winters and cool summers in Newcomb, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 75°, January nights drop to 5° and about 105 inches of snow falls in a winter.
105″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–28°
Spring27–50°
Summer51–73°
Fall34–54°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Fewer of Newcomb’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical New York or U.S. town
Newcomb’s typical household income is $109,000. Jobs in Newcomb grew by 38 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 142. In Newcomb, 17% of working residents work locally. Half of commuters travel less than 28 miles.
17%work in town
| Newcomb | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $109,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 17% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Newcomb17%
North Elba8%
Johnsburg7%
Minerva7%
Chester6%
28 mi
median commute distance
142
jobs based in Newcomb
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Newcomb has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
58% of Newcomb’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by avalanches at 27%. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 64% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Newcomb households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2017.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingAvalanchesLandslides
13
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Newcomb is
For adults in Newcomb, the share who have high blood pressure is 41%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Newcomb beats New York on 11 and trails on 7. Among adults in the town, 14% report frequent mental distress and 14% binge drink.
| Newcomb | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New York
11 better14 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Newcomb | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.4% | 7.7% |
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
23.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Mount Marcy and 16 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Newcomb. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MountainMount Marcy
12 mi State parkAdirondack Park
Big draw37 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
11 mi LakeLake Tear of the Clouds
38 mi LakeLake George
27 mi MountainWhiteface MountainSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Adirondack Park: Original uploader was Mwanner at en.wikipedia Later version(s) were uploaded by, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Tear of the Clouds: TheKilimanjaro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whiteface Mountain: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newcomb
18pages on Newcomb
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Newcomb; the nearest are
North Country Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Saranac Lake21.5 mi$6,682 in-state tuitionUniversity of VermontUniversity or college · Public · Burlington, VT55.3 mi$19,058 in-state tuition
About 13 of every 100 Newcomb residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Get outside
166 miles of trails in Newcomb
84.2% of the town is conserved land, across 9 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Newcomb
Town in New York, United States
Newcomb is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 436 at the 2010 census. The town is on the western border of the county. It is 86 miles (138 km) by road southwest of Plattsburgh, 77 miles (124 km) southwest of Burlington, Vermont, 110 miles (180 km) northeast of Utica, 112 miles (180 km) north-northwest of Albany, and 146 miles (235 km) south-southwest of Montreal. The town is inside the Adirondack Park and contains the Lake Harris Campground. The town is the largest by area in Essex County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 233 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,946 ft
- ZIP code
- 12852, 12879
- Area code
- 518
Questions about Newcomb
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newcomb, NY a good place to live?
Newcomb has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.