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Duane Lake, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Duane Lake is a small town in New York with a population of 279. Residents earn $159,896 per year, which is 113% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
279 Population 116/sq mi density
$159,896 Median Income $65,054 per capita
$412,500 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$159,896 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$412,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $159,896
113% higher than US avg
Home Value $412,500
46% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.2%
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

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

People

Population279
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$159,896
Per Capita$65,054
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,310M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$412,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units83
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Uninsured5.0%
Smoking12.2%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation917 ft (280 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries9

Is Duane Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duane Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Duane 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 Duane Lake is $159,896, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Duane Lake among higher-income communities. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duane Lake is $412,500, 46% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Duane Lake is a highly educated community — 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Duane Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Duane Lake has a population of 279 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 65.5 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

279
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
65.5yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57%
Female 43%

Race & Ethnicity

Duane Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duane Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duane Lake is $159,896, which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Duane Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$159,896
113% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,054
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
IRS Avg AGI$72,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,562
County GDP$12,310M

Business (County)

Restaurants347
Healthcare389
Retail428
Manufacturing105

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,893
126% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Duane Lake is $412,500, 46% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$412,500
46% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.9%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units83
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,893
126% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Duane Lake, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.0% of residents lack health insurance. 12.2% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.2%
13% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.0%
42% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,255
Dentists1:1,251
Mental Health1:351
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death8,452/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access88.6%
Healthcare Facilities389
Duane Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation917 ft (280 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates42.7522°N, 74.1073°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36093
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.2%
79% above US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+9.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants347
Retail Stores428

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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