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Copake Lake, NY

New York

Copake Lake is a small town in New York with a population of 860. Residents earn $118,632 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
860 Population 91/sq mi density
$118,632 Median Income $65,144 per capita
$546,100 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,632 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$546,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,632
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $546,100
94% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.6%
68% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
93% lower than US avg

How Copake Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population860
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,632
Per Capita$65,144
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$546,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units743
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking14.8%
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.9%
Libraries12

Is Copake Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Copake Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Copake Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Copake Lake is $118,632, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Copake Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Copake Lake is $546,100, making it a premium housing market at 94% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Copake Lake is a highly educated community — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Copake Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 49.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Copake Lake has a population of 860 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 61.3 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%).

Population

860
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
61.3yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Copake Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.4%
30% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Copake Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Copake Lake is $118,632, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Copake Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,632
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,144
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Copake Lake is $546,100, 94% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$546,100
94% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$378
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.4%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Housing Units743
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
In Copake Lake, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 21.7% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Copake Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits62.7%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Copake Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall49.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates42.1472°N, 73.5976°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 84.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.6%
68% above US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+31.9%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.9%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home18.0%

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