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Alfred, NY

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A small town brimming with potential

College Town Historic Scenic Lush Affordable Mountain Views

Located about 15 miles north of the New York-Pennsylvania state line, Alfred is a charming small town with a peaceful atmosphere. Alfred’s Main Street offers an array of cafes, eateries, and specialty shops to explore in quaint red-brick buildings. The town is home to Alfred University and Alfred State College, which both provide the community with ample educational and cultural opportunities. Alfred’s historic character is complemented by its lush greenery. The surrounding environment is naturally beautiful, affording residents plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors. Alfred is convenient to countless lakes, ponds, creeks, wetlands, and state forests, each brimming with endless potential for recreation. The Finger Lakes Region of New York is also within easy driving distance of Alfred.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alfred, NY is $865 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alfred has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Parks and Recreation

  • Phillips Creek State Forest
  • Turnpike State Forest
  • Canacadea State Forest
  • Palmer's Pond State Forest
  • Karr Valley Creek 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 2025.