At a Glance
Median Income
$248,750
$100,316 per capita
Home Value
$1,484,000
Zillow: $2,165,051
Median Rent
$3,380/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
6.6% smoking rate
How Lake Success Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Success's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Success a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Success residents earn a median household income of $248,750 , which is 231% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $100,316. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Success is $1,484,000 , 426% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,165,051. Median rent is $3,380/month, with 18.8% 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 1956.
Education
62.0% of adults in Lake Success hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Success has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,817
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$248,750
Per Capita$100,316
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$1,484,000
Rent$3,380
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$2,165,051
Housing Units811
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity19.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+40.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Success was built in 1956.
16.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.