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Afton, NY
Village in Chenango County, New York.
Population
1,225
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Afton and its ZIP codes
Afton at a glance
- Afton is 90% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,031, 57% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 (73% below New York) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Afton, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Afton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,031
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (183), Italian Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chenango County. PPP loans are for Afton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,190
17,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,763 per person
How people get to work
Afton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Afton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
684
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
331
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Afton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Afton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BainbridgeVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| SidneyVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| WindsorVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DepositVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| UnadillaVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| GreeneVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordVillage | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Chenango BridgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Lanesboro, PABorough | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Smithville FlatsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Oakland, PABorough | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Susquehanna Depot, PABorough | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| Port DickinsonVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Afton, NY in?
- Afton is in Chenango County, New York.
- What is the population of Afton, NY?
- About 1,225 people live in Afton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Afton?
- Nearby places include Bainbridge (5.6 mi), Sidney (8.7 mi), Windsor (12 mi), Deposit (12 mi), Unadilla (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023