Angola on the Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,699 Population 666/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $37,793 per capita
$137,600 Home Value $210,346 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $1,188/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Angola on the Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,188
17% below
$37,793 per capita
Home Value
$137,600
51% below
Zillow: $210,346
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
5% above
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Angola on the Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Angola on the Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
49%
Rent
102%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Angola on the Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Angola on the Lake residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,793. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Angola on the Lake is $137,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,346. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

35.5% of adults in Angola on the Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Angola on the Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,699
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$37,793
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,600
Rent$1,188
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$210,346
Housing Units782
Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation600 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Angola on the Lake was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.