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Lake Luzerne, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Saratoga County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,171 Population 281/sq mi density
$53,594 Median Income $44,022 per capita
$198,300 Home Value $299,359 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,594 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$198,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Luzerne, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,594
29% below
$44,022 per capita
Home Value
$198,300
30% below
Zillow: $299,359
Violent Crime
172/100K
55% below
2,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Lake Luzerne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Luzerne 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 Luzerne residents earn a median household income of $53,594 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,022. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,486 business establishments, including 567 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Luzerne is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,359. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Lake Luzerne reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,328/100K.

Education

35.7% of adults in Lake Luzerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Luzerne has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,171
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,594
Per Capita$44,022
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$16,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,300
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$299,359
Housing Units1,174
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent172/100K
Property2,328/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,526/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation636 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Luzerne was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Albany International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.