Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Carthage
Carthage, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$647
Population
3,451
Renter Mix
55% Rent
A riverside village in the foothills of the Adirondacks
Charming
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Historic
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Upstate
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River
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Mountains
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Outdoor Activities
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Chartered in 1869, the historic village of Carthage stretches along the Black River in upstate New York. With Lake Ontario to the west and the Adirondack Mountains to the east, Carthage provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from boating and fishing to mountain climbing and camping. Nearby Beartown State Forest provides fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, and camping.
Even though it is a small village on the river, Carthage offers some terrific shops and restaurants. The Carthage Farmer's Market is held seasonally on Fridays, and the downtown area near the river provides a variety of locally-owned boutiques, cafes, and specialty shops. Carthage is just over an hour northeast of Syracuse near Fort Drum and the Thousand Islands region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,902
Average: $69,847
Education
618
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,181
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carthage has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carthage, NY is $647 for one bedroom, $1,110 for two bedrooms, and $1,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carthage has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$647/month
498 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
925 Students
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
West Carthage Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
888 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beartown State Forest (NY)
- Onjebonge State Forest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.