Old Forge, NY

Is Old Forge, NY a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe3

Medium7

Low11

Other27

1 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved1

Assault0

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a black Nissan Altima reportedly being driven erratically southbound on Route 28 near Lakeview Road in the town of Forestport.	Lake View Rd & NY-28, Otter Lake, NY 13338	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a black Nissan Altima reportedly being driven erratically southbound on Route 28 near Lakeview Road in the town of Forestport.	Lake View Rd & NY-28, Otter Lake, NY 13338	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers issued a be-on-the-lookout for a black Nissan Altima reportedly driving erratically southbound on Route 28 near Lakeview Road in the town of Forestport. The vehicle was described as having a specific New York license plate.	Lake View Rd & NY-28, Otter Lake, NY 13338	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Hemlock Road South and Birch Pond Road in the Woodgate North Star area for a 69-year-old man who was unconscious but breathing, with a possible stroke reported.	Hemlock Rd, White Lake, NY 13494	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home near Hemlock Road and Birch Pond Road in the Woodgate/North Star area for a reported 69-year-old man who was unconscious but breathing, with a possible stroke. Additional units also handled a separate medical call for an elderly woman with abdominal pain and abnormal breathing on O’Born Drive, and officers verified an apparent accidental call on Route 13 and took a trespass complaint on Route 12.	Hemlock Rd, White Lake, NY 13494	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a motor vehicle crash with property damage on Route 28 near Forestport, where a vehicle apparently struck a pole and brought wires down across the road. Multiple units responded, and fire crews were to be advised about the downed lines.	NY-28, Forestport, NY 13338	Traffic
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a gray pickup truck reportedly being driven erratically southbound on Route 28 near a local inn.	NY-28, Woodgate, NY 13494	Traffic
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were alerted to a report of a gray Toyota Tacoma driving erratically on Route 28 southbound near a local inn in Oneida County.	NY-28, Woodgate, NY 13494	Traffic
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a motor vehicle crash off Maple Road involving a black Ford pickup with heavy damage on the passenger side. A tow truck from a local collision company and transportation officials were requested due to damage to a guardrail.	Maple Rd, White Lake, NY 13494	Traffic
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded near Route 28 in Forestport for a 38-year-old male experiencing seizure activity.	NY-28, Forestport, NY 13338	Medical Emergency

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Vacancy Rate

78.4%

College Educated Adults

64.31%

Vacancy Rate

78.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Old Forge

Old Forge is a small town in New York with 727 residents, ranking 812th in size within the state. It has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it historic.

The community is well educated, with 64.31% of adults holding a college degree or higher. The population is diverse, with White and Black or African-American residents and a variety of ancestries.

HistoricHighly EducatedMixed Workforce

Quick Facts

Work From Home Rate	39.31%

Housing market and real estate character

Old Forge has a very high vacancy rate, likely due to seasonal occupancy or abandoned properties.

Population Density	Less crowded than 98.7% of U.S. neighborhoods

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes are vacant much of the year, common in vacation or resort areas.

Very low population density offers a peaceful environment.

Families and Lifestyle

Old Forge is a retiree-friendly neighborhood with a high marriage rate and a mix of income levels.

Retiree Friendly — More retiree-friendly than 96.7% of New York neighborhoods.

High Marriage Rate — 70.2% of residents are married, ranking very high nationally.

Married Residents	70.2%
Children Below Poverty Line	15.9%

Demographics and Culture

College Educated Adults	64.31
Per Capita Income	49438
Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	36.8
Top Ancestries	["Irish (24.8%)","German (24.6%)","English (18.7%)","Italian (5.6%)","Polish (5.6%)"]
Languages Spoken	["English (93.8%)","Italian","Spanish"]