At a Glance
Median Income
$67,188
$32,687 per capita
Home Value
$252,200
Zillow: $313,565
Median Rent
$659/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.7% smoking rate
How Schroon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schroon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schroon Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schroon Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,687. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,417 business establishments, including 392 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schroon Lake is $252,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,565. Median rent is $659/month, with 27.8% 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
37.6% of adults in Schroon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schroon 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 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population898
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$32,687
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,200
Rent$659
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$313,565
Housing Units845
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation871 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Schroon Lake was built in 1969.
30.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 392 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.