Market insights · New York
Lewis County, NY: growth, migration and housing
Lewis County has 26,479 residents, down 0.3% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 483 households moved in and 533 moved out (-50 net), while a net $0.9M of income left. Median household income is $68,182, the median home $166,100 and median rent $837 a month.
In New York: 25th of 62 counties for 5-year population growth · 41st of 62 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 62 counties for median household income · 44th of 62 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Lewis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, NY | 140 | $7.0M |
| Oneida County, NY | 61 | $2.8M |
| St. Lawrence County, NY | 22 | $0.9M |
| Oswego County, NY | 20 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Lewis County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County, NY | 149 | $8.4M |
| Oneida County, NY | 80 | $3.6M |
| St. Lawrence County, NY | 25 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.