At a Glance
Median Income
$80,240
$39,863 per capita
Home Value
$309,600
Zillow: $435,512
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.6% smoking rate
How Greenwood Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenwood Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenwood Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenwood Lake residents earn a median household income of $80,240 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,863. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenwood Lake is $309,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,512. Median rent is $1,584/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
33.2% of adults in Greenwood Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,022
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,240
Per Capita$39,863
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$1,584
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$435,512
Housing Units1,419
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation618 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenwood Lake was built in 1954.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.