Alfred is a village located in the town of Alfred in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,174 at the 2010 census. The village lies in the north-central part of the town of Alfred on the eastern edge of Allegany County. It is named after Alfred the Great.
Alfred is located in the hills of western New York along the Southern Tier. The layout of the valley is such that the lowest part contains the village, and upon the hills to the east and west are Alfred University and Alfred State College, respectively. The valley was originally called Kanakadea by Native Americans. Local folklore states that Kanakadea means "where the earth meets the sky".
Alfred is located in the 607 area code, 14802 zip code, and is in the second poorest county in the state. The closest cities are Hornell and Olean.
The elevation of Alfred is about 1,700 feet but rises to a high point of 2,355 feet at the summit of Jericho Hill just south of the village. The hills greatly affect the weather in the region, which results in quick changes as well as different conditions in neighboring valleys.
The village hosts the annual Hot Dog Day festival.