Kauneonga Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 441/sq mi density
$170,524 Median Income $34,840 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$170,524 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Kauneonga Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$170,524
127% above
$34,840 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Kauneonga Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kauneonga Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
227%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kauneonga Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kauneonga Lake residents earn a median household income of $170,524 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,840. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.

Education

19.3% of adults in Kauneonga Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kauneonga Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population507
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$170,524
Per Capita$34,840
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$204,391
Housing Units396
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation1,298 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Kauneonga Lake was built in 1961.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.