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Round Lake, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Round Lake is a small town in New York with a population of 956. Residents earn $95,263 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
956 Population 854/sq mi density
$95,263 Median Income $49,901 per capita
$314,200 Home Value $408,755 Zillow
$1,655 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,263 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$314,200 home value, $1,655/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,263
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $314,200
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.1%
66% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,655
42% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Round Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population956
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,263
Per Capita$49,901
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,200
Rent$1,655
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$408,755
Housing Units392
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Uninsured5.6%
Smoking12.2%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.8%
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Is Round Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Round Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Round Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Round Lake is $95,263, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Round Lake is $314,200, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Round Lake is a highly educated community — 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Round Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Round Lake has a population of 956 with a density of 854 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

956
Total Population
854
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Round Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Round Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Round Lake is $95,263, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Round Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,263
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,901
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
IRS Avg AGI$76,866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,500
County GDP$15,508M

Business (County)

Restaurants374
Healthcare371
Retail437
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Round Lake is $314,200, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,655 (42% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $408,755.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$314,200
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$408,755

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$291
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,655
42% above US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%
Housing Units392
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Round Lake, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.6% of residents lack health insurance. 12.2% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Round Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.2%
13% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Uninsured5.6%
35% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits55.8%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities371
Round Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall59.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates42.9377°N, 73.7957°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 56.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.4-point margin. 91.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.1%
66% above US avg
High School+96.5%
Graduate Degree+22.1%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density854/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.8%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities371
Restaurants374
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home10.3%

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