New York
Lake Placid is a small town in New York with a population of 2,159. Residents earn $49,556 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Placid receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lake Placid offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Placid is $49,556, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lake Placid is $370,700, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $966 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lake Placid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 104.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 75.4% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.6% |
| 84% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,556 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,127 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,793 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,334 |
| County GDP | $2,335M |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Healthcare | 160 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,236 |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $370,700 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $333,857 |
| Census Median Rent | $966 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,236 |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,206/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2842°N, 73.9864°W |
| County FIPS | 36031 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.5% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 28 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 28 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 160 |
| Restaurants | 209 |
| Retail Stores | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |