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Preston, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,044.
Population change since 2000: +12.5%
 
Males: 557  (53.4%)
Females: 487  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13830.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,117 (it was $32,431 in 2000)
Preston:

$58,117
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,543 (it was $14,760 in 2000)

Preston town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,255 (it was $46,300 in 2000)
Preston:

$100,255
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $153,408; detached houses: $176,469; townhouses or other attached units: $221,795; in 2-unit structures: $202,304; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $170,454; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $957,530; mobile homes: $68,668; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $114,445
March 2022 cost of living index in Preston: 96.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Preston, NY (2010)
    • 1,01096.7%White alone
    • 101.0%Two or more races
    • 101.0%Hispanic
    • 80.8%Black alone
    • 40.4%Asian alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone

Races in Preston detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Preston, New York as of May 09, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Preston is 1,044 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (15.3%), English (14.0%), Irish (12.1%), United States (12.1%), Italian (8.8%), Dutch (5.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 34.9 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

Preston, New York map

13 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Preston town:

2.8% ($1,308)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (34.6 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (110.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (146.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Norwich, NY (2.2 miles ),
Oxford, NY (2.2 miles ),
McDonough, NY (2.4 miles ),
Plymouth, NY (2.5 miles ),
Pharsalia, NY (2.9 miles ),
North Norwich, NY (2.9 miles ),
Smithville, NY (3.1 miles ),
German, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.51 N, Longitude: 75.62 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Preston, NY in 2022
Preston satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Preston, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Health care (15.9%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Preston, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)

Average climate in Preston, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Preston, New York average temperatures Preston, New York average precipitation Preston, New York humidity Preston, New York wind speed Preston, New York snowfall Preston, New York sunshine Preston, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 52.6. This is better than average.

City:

52.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 0.547. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.547
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 30.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Preston-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.3 miles away from the Preston town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the town center caused $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Preston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 118.4 miles away from Preston center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 168.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 341.2 miles away from Preston center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 255.7 miles away from Preston center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from Preston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chenango County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Preston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Preston:

  • HOSPICE OF CHENANGO COUNTY (Hospital, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • NORWICH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • N Y S VETS HOME AT OXFORD (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; OXFORD, NY)
  • VALLEY VIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NORWICH, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Preston:

  • Colgate University (about 22 miles; Hamilton, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,094)
  • Morrisville State College (about 27 miles; Morrisville, NY; FT enrollment: 2,823)
  • SUNY Oneonta (about 29 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 31 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 31 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 35 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 35 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Preston: High Meadow Farm (A), Many Maples Farm (B), Nortons Corners (C), Chenango County Home Preston Manor (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rogers Cemetery (1), Mason-Packer Cemetery (2), Stafford Cemetery (3), Lewis Cemetery (4), Curtiss Cemetery (5), Packer-Mason Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: McCall Pond (A), Steer Pond (B), Tamarack Swamp (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Frederick Vernon Coville - 19th-20th century botanist.

Chenango County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.5%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.1%
Whole state:

7.4%
38 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Preston:

Marital status in Preston, NY
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Preston:

  • High school or higher: 71.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Preston, NY (based on Chenango County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,74439
Catholic5,5288
Evangelical Protestant1,56325
Other4715
None36,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
Chenango County:

2.54 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Here:

5.87 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Here:

7.24 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chenango County:

13.6%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Preston:

  • WCHN (970 AM; 1 kW; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Preston:

  • WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCDO-FM (100.9 FM; SIDNEY, NY; Owner: CDO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWYL (104.1 FM; CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIFF (90.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WCDW (100.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: EQUINOX BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WIYN (94.7 FM; DEPOSIT, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)

TV broadcast stations around Preston:

  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBNG-TV (Channel 12; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

Preston fatal accident list:

Jul 3, 2016 04:22 PM, Cr-10a, Lat: 42.541942, Lon: -75.568756, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jun 27, 2010 06:18 AM, Cr-10a, Lat: 42.535692, Lon: -75.616664, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 23, 2001 02:15 PM, Cr-18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 9, 2000 05:15 PM, Sr-12, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
May 25, 1996 01:35 AM, 10a, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.1mTotal length
  • $5,714,000Total costs
  • 3,253Total average daily traffic
  • 247Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,347Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Preston, NY
  • 56.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.0%Wood
  • 16.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Electricity
  • 1.3%Coal or coke
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Preston, NY
  • 41.7%Wood
  • 33.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Preston compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Preston on our top lists:

  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other noninstitutional group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #58 (13830) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Welsh first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
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