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Old Forge, NY

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Population
574
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,740 ft
Median Home Value
$322,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,076
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Old Forge

Tucked into the western edge of the Adirondacks along Route 28, Old Forge serves as the central hub for the surrounding lakes and forests. Most daily conveniences line the main road through town, with Old Forge Pond and the Moose River framing the scenery. For families moving to the area, the local Town of Webb School educates kindergarten through twelfth grade under one roof, anchoring the community with a close-knit feel.

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The area got its start around an early iron forge and historic railway, but today it functions as an active mountain town. Summer days revolve around boating across the Fulton Chain of Lakes, while heavy winter snows turn the surrounding woods into a premier snowmobiling destination. Year-round residents navigate the seasonal tourist crowds, enjoying a quiet small-town pace once the visitors leave and easy access to the outdoors in every season.

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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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