New York · Metropolitan Area
Lake Carmel is a small city in New York with a population of 8,090. Residents earn $121,402 per year, which is 62% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Carmel receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lake Carmel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Carmel is $121,402, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Lake Carmel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Carmel is $357,500, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lake Carmel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,402 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,316 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,328 |
| County GDP | $5,494M |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Healthcare | 245 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.70% |
| Commute Time | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $357,500 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $708,888 |
| Median List Price | $708,888 |
| $/Sq Ft | $356 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,479 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.70% |
| Obesity | 28.6% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 621 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4627°N, 73.6633°W |
| County FIPS | 36079 |
Winner: Republican by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 39.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |