About Adams
Adams is a small town in northern New York with an estimated population of 1,671.
Adams holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,152 residents per square mile.
📰 Adams News Today
- Leon Adams Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Vernon, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Henderson Historical Society showcases nearly 200-year-old Tyler Coverlet collection in Adams WWNY · Aug 17
- Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, sign undrafted Phillips espn.com · Aug 16
- Jamal Adams is out for the season. What does it mean for the Vikings? InForum · Aug 17
- Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams looks like Ray Lewis on explosive TFL against Giants NFL.com · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Adams Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Adams — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Adams
- Gram's Diner
- Myers Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Adams
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Adams
- CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- SOUTH JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,671
Rank in state#342 of 595
Land area1.45 sq mi
Density1,152/sq mi
Coordinates43.8102, -76.0230