Greenwood Lake, NY

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,022 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$80,240 Median Income $39,863 per capita
$309,600 Home Value $397,190 Zillow
$1,584 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,240 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,600 home value, $1,584/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,240
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $309,600
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,584
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,022
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,240
Per Capita$39,863
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$27,748M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$1,584
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$397,190

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation618 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Libraries19

Is Greenwood Lake a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Greenwood Lake has a population of 3,022 with a density of 1,496 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.2%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

3,022
Total Population
1,496
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenwood Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.2%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.8%
70% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenwood Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenwood Lake is $80,240, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Greenwood Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,240
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,863
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$84,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,900
County GDP$27,748M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,008
Healthcare994
Retail1,572
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.2 min
Work from Home26.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenwood Lake is $309,600, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,584 (36% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $397,190.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$309,600
10% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$397,190
Median List Price$320,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$320,000
$/Sq Ft$316
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.9%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,584
36% above US avg

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-Occupied78.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%
In Greenwood Lake, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.5%
Healthcare Facilities994

Crime Rates: Greenwood Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Greenwood Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates41.2211°N, 74.2876°W
County FIPS36071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.2%
D 45.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+90.1%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities994
Restaurants1,008
Retail Stores1,572

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.2 min
Work from Home26.3%

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