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Adams, NY

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Population
1,636
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
611 ft
Median Home Value
$192,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,432
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Adams

Located just south of Watertown, Adams is a welcoming upstate community that blends quiet rural living with easy access to the region. Daily life centers around its walkable historic village, where you will find local diners, small shops, and quiet residential streets. Commuting is easy thanks to Interstate 81, which runs right through town and puts Watertown, Fort Drum, and the eastern shores of Lake Ontario within a short drive. It is a peaceful, practical spot for anyone who wants plenty of space while staying well connected.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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