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13% of residents are under 18 in Preston, where New York’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 22%. The biggest park or preserve is McDonough State Forest, at 1,653 acres. Preston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Preston beats most towns.
1,044 counted in 2010 and 895 in 2020; an estimated 881 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1875.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Preston, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Preston.
Most working residents leave Preston for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Norwich (20%), Norwich (14%) and New York (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
| Preston | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Preston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 79°F, Preston’s July high is below both New York’s towns (81°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Preston beats the New York average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Preston.
| Preston | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 25% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Preston | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.8% | 14.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McDonough State Forest | — | 1,653 |
| 2. Bowman Lake State Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Preston since 2006.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Preston; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Preston residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in New York, United States
Preston is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,044 at the 2010 census. Preston is an interior town of Chenango County and is west of the city of Norwich.
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Preston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.