At a Glance
Median Income
$159,896
$65,054 per capita
Home Value
$412,500
Zillow: $386,946
Bachelor's Degree+
60.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.2% smoking rate
How Duane Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duane Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duane Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duane Lake residents earn a median household income of $159,896 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,054. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,562 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duane Lake is $412,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,946. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
60.2% of adults in Duane Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$159,896
Per Capita$65,054
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,310M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$412,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$386,946
Housing Units83
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation917 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Duane Lake was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Albany International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.