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Gouverneur, NY

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Population
3,560
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
445 ft
Median Home Value
$107,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$872/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,752
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Gouverneur

Gouverneur is a friendly North Country village set along the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County. Daily life revolves around a classic downtown where local shops, the public library, and the community museum sit around a welcoming village park. It offers a calm small-town pace, with neighborhood streets quickly giving way to open farmland, scenic waterways, and peaceful fishing spots.

Gouverneur, New York 4095530206

Long-standing employers like Cives Steel anchor the local economy, and ongoing downtown revitalization projects continue to bring fresh energy into Main Street. It is a close-knit community where neighbors know one another and daily essentials are always close at hand. For anyone looking for affordable housing, open space, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Gouverneur is a comfortable place to call home.

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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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