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Dexter, NY
Village in Jefferson County, New York.
Population
754
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,133
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 2.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,408, 43% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,000 (63% below New York) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Dexter, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,408
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$158,000
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (121), German Americans (121), Ukrainian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownvilleVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen ParkVillage | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| ChaumontVillage | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Sackets HarborVillage | 6.4 mi | 2.3 |
| WatertownCity | 6.8 mi | 9 |
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| DepauvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9.8 |
| CalciumCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Three Mile BayCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Adams CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Black RiverVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| RodmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort DrumCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.3 |
| La FargevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Felts MillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, NY in?
- Dexter is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What is the population of Dexter, NY?
- About 754 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Brownville (2.6 mi), Glen Park (4 mi), Chaumont (6.1 mi), Sackets Harbor (6.4 mi), Watertown (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023