Peach Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
988 Population 430/sq mi density
$136,136 Median Income $61,545 per capita
$456,600 Home Value $512,017 Zillow
$2,164 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,136 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$456,600 home value, $2,164/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Peach Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,136
81% above
$61,545 per capita
Home Value
$456,600
62% above
Zillow: $512,017
Median Rent
$2,164/mo
86% above
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
66% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
23% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Peach Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
181%
Home Value
162%
Rent
186%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peach Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peach Lake residents earn a median household income of $136,136 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,545. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peach Lake is $456,600 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. Median rent is $2,164/month, with 21.3% 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 1955.

Education

56.1% of adults in Peach Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peach Lake 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 totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population988
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,136
Per Capita$61,545
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$456,600
Rent$2,164
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units631
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity24.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation628 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.8%
EV Stations8
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Peach Lake was built in 1955.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.