At a Glance
Median Income
$118,632
$65,144 per capita
Home Value
$546,100
Zillow: $448,865
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Copake Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Copake Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Copake Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Copake Lake residents earn a median household income of $118,632 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,144. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Copake Lake is $546,100 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,865. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Copake Lake reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
56.6% of adults in Copake Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population860
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,632
Per Capita$65,144
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A
Home Value$546,100
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$448,865
Housing Units743
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Copake Lake was built in 1968.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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