Lake Mohegan, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Lake Mohegan is a small city in New York with a population of 5,566. Residents earn $160,741 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,566 Population 1,926/sq mi density
$160,741 Median Income $72,350 per capita
$483,700 Home Value $572,952 Zillow
$2,685 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$160,741 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$483,700 home value, $2,685/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,741
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $483,700
72% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.4%
73% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,685
131% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.6%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Lake Mohegan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,566
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,926/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,741
Per Capita$72,350
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$5,494M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$483,700
Rent$2,685
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$572,952

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.0%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation501 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute38 min
Libraries8

Is Lake Mohegan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Mohegan receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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 high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Mohegan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Mohegan is $160,741, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Lake Mohegan among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Mohegan is $483,700, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,685 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Lake Mohegan is a highly educated community — 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Mohegan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Lake Mohegan has a population of 5,566 with a density of 1,926 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.5%), with 3.5% Hispanic, 8.1% Black.

Population

5,566
Total Population
1,926
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Mohegan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.9%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.1%
95% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Mohegan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Mohegan is $160,741, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Lake Mohegan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,741
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,350
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$112,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,328
County GDP$5,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants222
Healthcare245
Retail298
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.5 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Mohegan is $483,700, 72% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,685 (131% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $572,952.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$483,700
72% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$572,952

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$278
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,685
131% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%
In Lake Mohegan, 23.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.0% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Mohegan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
26% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure23.3%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression17.0%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.9%
Healthcare Facilities245

Crime Rates: Lake Mohegan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Lake Mohegan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,926/sq mi
Coordinates41.3188°N, 73.8481°W
County FIPS36079
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.4%
73% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,926/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities245
Restaurants222
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.5 min
Work from Home12.7%

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