Long Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Hamilton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
648 Population 69/sq mi density
$72,750 Median Income $55,736 per capita
$257,500 Home Value $278,707 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,750 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$257,500 home value, $725/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Long Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,750
3% below
$55,736 per capita
Home Value
$257,500
9% below
Zillow: $278,707
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
7% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Long Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
91%
Rent
62%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Long Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Long Lake residents earn a median household income of $72,750 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,736. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Long Lake is $257,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,707. Median rent is $725/month, with 27.5% 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 1963.

Education

35.9% of adults in Long Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Long Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,750
Per Capita$55,736
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$297M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$257,500
Rent$725
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$278,707
Housing Units727
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,514/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation1,637 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Long Lake was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.