At a Glance
Median Income
$48,295
$33,198 per capita
Home Value
$116,800
Zillow: $222,160
Violent Crime
256/100K
4,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Caroga Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caroga Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caroga Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caroga Lake residents earn a median household income of $48,295 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,198. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caroga Lake is $116,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,160. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Caroga Lake reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,442/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Caroga Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caroga Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population496
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,295
Per Capita$33,198
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,800
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$222,160
Housing Units830
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property4,442/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,468 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Caroga Lake was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Albany International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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