Lorenz Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,947 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$82,672 Median Income $40,312 per capita
$198,700 Home Value $425,858 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,672 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,700 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lorenz Park, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,672
10% above
$40,312 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
30% below
Zillow: $425,858
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Lorenz Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
70%
Rent
87%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lorenz Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lorenz Park residents earn a median household income of $82,672 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,312. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lorenz Park is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,858. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 21.6% 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 1969.

Education

23.6% of adults in Lorenz Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lorenz Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,947
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,672
Per Capita$40,312
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent$1,012
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$425,858
Housing Units862
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation139 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Lorenz Park was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Albany International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.