Stony Creek, NY

This town of 791 residents needs 29 more housing units over the next five years. Stony Creek is part of the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council.

Housing snapshot

Population
791 (2026)
Households
339
Median household income
$68,301 (2026)
Typical home value
$238,377
Owner-occupied
51%
Five-year housing need
29 units

Comparison to other New York municipalities

Stony Creek: $68,301 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$31K >$149K
Stony Creek: None jobs to household ratio
<0.02 >1.89
Stony Creek: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

At $238,377, typical home prices in Stony Creek, NY are close to the New York average of $245,316. Stony Creek, NY's median household income of $68,301 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Stony Creek, NY has roughly 339 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Stony Creek, NY is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 85% of units. Stony Creek, NY is roughly split between owners and renters, at 51% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?