North Creek Main St, 2008
North Creek’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1919 and 3 maps from 1895 on.
- 1853North Creek is settled
North CreekNY
Today 414 people live in this town, first settled in 1853. A regional job hub with 384 jobs.
Population
414
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$312K
+8.3% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
61.3
years
Jobs based here
384
A job hub
Is North Creek a good place to live?
North Creek’s midpoint age is 61.3 years, above both the New York town median (43 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). North Creek’s density of trails is 1.3 miles per square mile, where New York’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4. North Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes North Creek stand out
Where North Creek beats most towns.
Small town
414 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ChesterJohnsburgNorth Creek
Getting set up
Moving to North Creek: who provides what
North Creek is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Creek Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWarren CountyWarren County provides services here
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 hereWarren County Board of ElectionsWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP code1285312853 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 North Creek.
Work & commute
With 2.0 jobs for every working resident, North Creek draws in 354 commuters
Only 15% of working residents stay in North Creek for work; the rest commute out. North Creek’s average commute is 20 minutes. In North Creek, 19% of residents live below the poverty line. For half of commuters, work is under 28 miles away.
15%work in town
| North Creek | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In North Creek15%
Johnsburg21%
Queensbury9%
Chester8%
Warrensburg6%
28 mi
median commute distance
384
jobs based in North Creek
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in North Creek are worth about $312K, by Zillow’s estimate
Home values are up 8.3% over the year to September 2026. North Creek’s midpoint rent comes in at $905 a month. For households in the town, the share who are owner-occupiers is 67%.
$312KZillow home value
| North Creek | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $905 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
North Creek$312K
New York$525K
+8.3%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in North Creek
In North Creek, the typical July afternoon high is 79°F.
78″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–31°
Spring29–53°
Summer53–77°
Fall36–57°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
15.6%conserved
15.6%
conserved · 181 of 1,156 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
North Creek stands out in New York and nationally, with more of its adults who had a checkup this year
Only 4 of the 756 New York towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than North Creek. North Creek: 4.7% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance.
| North Creek | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 81% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. New York
13 better12 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | North Creek | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.6% | 7.7% |
Glens Falls Hospital
31.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in North Creek is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Expected losses in North Creek break down as 71% from inland flooding and 18% from cold waves. Compared with just over half of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North Creek
17pages on North Creek
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of North Creek
About 14 of every 100 North Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A job hub
Every workday, about 354 people come to North Creek for work
Where North Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
384jobs based in North Creek
15%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About North Creek
CDP in New York, United States
North Creek is a census-designated place and hamlet in the Adirondack Park, in the town of Johnsburg, in Warren County, New York, United States. It is an area known for skiing (Gore Mountain), hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. It is located at 43°41′52″N 73°59′11″W. As of the 2020 census, North Creek had a population of 562. The town hall, library, and Johnsburg Central School are all located in North Creek. The Saratoga and North Creek Railroad was a heritage railway that operated between North Creek and Saratoga Springs over the tracks of the historic Adirondack Railway. The North Creek Depot Museum is in the town, documenting the cultural and industrial history of the Adi…
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- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- ZIP code
- 12853
Questions about North Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Creek, NY a good place to live?
North Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.