At a Glance
Median Income
$105,284
$45,855 per capita
Home Value
$308,600
Zillow: $512,017
Median Rent
$2,568/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.2% smoking rate
How Putnam Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Putnam Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Putnam Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Putnam Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,284 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,855. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Putnam Lake is $308,600 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. Median rent is $2,568/month, with 33.9% 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 1951.
Education
28.0% of adults in Putnam Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Putnam 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population3,673
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density807/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,284
Per Capita$45,855
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$308,600
Rent$2,568
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units1,593
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation674 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Putnam Lake was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.