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Wells, NY
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, New York.
Population
581
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Wells and its ZIP codes
Wells at a glance
- Wells is 82% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,946, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,900 (36% below New York).
Local data for Wells, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wells, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,946
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$272,900
Homeownership
95.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
59.3
Average commute
40.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (75), Italian Americans (66), Scottish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Wells.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,338
1,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,486
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.4M
FY 2026, $9,676 per person
How people get to work
Wells, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wells, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
57
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wells, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpeculatorVillage | 12 mi | 44.6 |
| NorthvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Caroga LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| MayfieldVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| HadleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake LuzerneCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.2 |
| GloversvilleCity | 24 mi | 5 |
| BroadalbinVillage | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| CorinthVillage | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| North CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| WarrensburgCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.8 |
| JohnstownCity | 27 mi | 4.8 |
| Lake GeorgeVillage | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| GalwayVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wells, NY in?
- Wells is in Hamilton County, New York.
- What is the population of Wells, NY?
- About 581 people live in Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wells?
- Nearby places include Speculator (12 mi), Northville (14 mi), Caroga Lake (20 mi), Mayfield (20 mi), Hadley (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023