New York · Metropolitan Area
Greenwood Lake is a small town in New York with a population of 3,022. Residents earn $80,240 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Greenwood Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Greenwood Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Greenwood Lake is $80,240, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Greenwood Lake is $309,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,584 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Greenwood Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 77.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.8% |
| 70% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,240 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,863 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,610 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,900 |
| County GDP | $27,748M |
| Restaurants | 1,008 |
| Healthcare | 994 |
| Retail | 1,572 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,334 |
| 195% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.34% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |
| Census Median | $309,600 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $397,190 |
| Median List Price | $320,000 |
| Median List Price | $320,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $316 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,584 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,334 |
| 195% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.34% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,631/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 994 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2211°N, 74.2876°W |
| County FIPS | 36071 |
Winner: Republican by 8.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 994 |
| Restaurants | 1,008 |
| Retail Stores | 1,572 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 26.3% |