Preston town, New York
Preston town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Preston town is a geographic entity located in Chenango County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 881. The land area covers 34.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 881 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 363 | ±62 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 519 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 363 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 156 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 | ±$47,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,292 | ±$173 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,625 | ±$11,499 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,941 | ±$11,951 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 87 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 442 | ±135 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF PRESTON
GUS Population: 874 (2024)
ID: 109621
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
299 PRESTON CENTER RD, OXFORD NY 13830-3270
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COUNTY OF CHENANGO
GUS Population: 45,776 (2024)
ID: 202189
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING DEPT
5 COURT ST, NORWICH NY 13815-1671
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BAINBRIDGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | NORWICH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GILBERTSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GILBERTSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GREENE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GREENE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GREENE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 7.3 mi away | 6678 County Rd 32, Norwich, NY, 13815-3554 |
6073351210
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OXFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 8 FORT HILL PARK, OXFORD, NY, 13830 |
(607) 843-6146
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Colgate University
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College | 22.2 mi away | 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY, 13346-1398 |
3152281000
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GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 3 COURT STREET, NORWICH, NY, 13815 |
(607) 334-4034
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SOUTH NEW BERLIN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 3320 STATE HIGHWAY 8, SOUTH NEW BERLIN, NY, 13843 |
(607) 859-2420
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SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 7 EAST MAIN STREET, SMYRNA, NY, 13464 |
(607) 627-6271
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SHERBURNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 2 EAST STATE STREET, SHERBURNE, NY, 13460 |
(607) 674-4242
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MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 59 GENESEE STREET, GREENE, NY, 13778 |
(607) 656-9349
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GILBERTSVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 17 COMMERCIAL STREET, GILBERTSVILLE, NY, 13776 |
(607) 783-2832
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KELLOGG FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 5681 TELEPHONE ROAD EXTENSION, CINCINNATUS, NY, 13040 |
(607) 863-4300
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORWICH, NY US, located 4.7 miles from Preston town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 11.8° | 21.7° | 3.18" | 17.8" |
| February | 33.9° | 11.7° | 22.8° | 2.73" | 17.4" |
| March | 42.7° | 19.9° | 31.3° | 3.51" | 14.7" |
| April | 56.5° | 31.9° | 44.2° | 3.80" | 2.3" |
| May | 68.9° | 42.5° | 55.7° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 52.3° | 64.7° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 56.6° | 68.8° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 55.3° | 67.4° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 47.9° | 60.2° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.1° | 37.1° | 48.6° | 3.88" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.4° | 27.4° | 37.4° | 3.22" | 5.6" |
| December | 36.5° | 19.9° | 28.2° | 3.59" | 16.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Norwich city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Guilford CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Smithville Flats CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Smyrna village | Village | 12.9 mi | — |
| Sherburne village | Village | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3601759817. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.