At a Glance
Median Income
$75,357
$39,618 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
Zillow: $218,155
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Kiamesha Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiamesha Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiamesha Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kiamesha Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,357 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,618. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kiamesha Lake is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,155. Median rent is $1,602/month, with 30.8% 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 1966.
Education
12.0% of adults in Kiamesha Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiamesha Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population348
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,357
Per Capita$39,618
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$1,602
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$218,155
Housing Units273
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1,414 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband49.4%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Kiamesha Lake was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% 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.