At a Glance
Median Income
$52,411
$36,525 per capita
Home Value
$302,300
Zillow: $558,232
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lake George Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake George a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake George residents earn a median household income of $52,411 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,525. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,417 business establishments, including 392 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake George is $302,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $558,232. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 26.5% 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 1962.
Education
24.8% of adults in Lake George hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake George has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population928
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,411
Per Capita$36,525
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$6,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
B
Home Value$302,300
Rent$1,079
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$558,232
Housing Units695
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Lake George was founded in 1903.
The median home in Lake George was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 392 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.