Sleepy Hollow Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,566 Population 816/sq mi density
$88,906 Median Income $40,270 per capita
$272,000 Home Value $264,640 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,906 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sleepy Hollow Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,906
18% above
$40,270 per capita
Home Value
$272,000
4% below
Zillow: $264,640
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
27% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Sleepy Hollow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
96%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sleepy Hollow Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sleepy Hollow Lake residents earn a median household income of $88,906 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,270. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,640. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

42.7% of adults in Sleepy Hollow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sleepy Hollow Lake 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

Population1,566
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density816/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,906
Per Capita$40,270
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,000
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$264,640
Housing Units1,066
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation96 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Sleepy Hollow Lake was built in 1994.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.