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Kiamesha Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 341/sq mi density
$75,357 Median Income $39,618 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $214,095 Zillow
$1,602 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $1,602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiamesha Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,357
0% below
$39,618 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
60% below
Zillow: $214,095
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
38% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
30% below
3,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
100%
Home Value
40%
Rent
138%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiamesha Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $214,095. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kiamesha Lake reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,396/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population348
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$214,095
Housing Units273
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent267/100K
Property3,396/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
0.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.