A town of 1,531, settled in 1802. Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Adams does most differently from other towns.
Where Adams’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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Ordered by what stands out in Adams. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Adams for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (30%), Watertown (12%) and Adams (9%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
The median sale price was $177,000 in May 2026.
Adams beats the New York average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Adams | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| More adults with obesity | 37.7% | 28.8% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Adams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 116 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Adams's reported crime rate is well below New York's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2023.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Firemen's Park | — | 2 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
12 notable people were born in Adams.
Town in New York, United States
Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Named after President John Adams, the town had a population of 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town contains a village also named Adams. The village and town are south of Watertown.
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