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West Sand Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,453 Population 724/sq mi density
$126,595 Median Income $47,168 per capita
$322,300 Home Value $378,435 Zillow
$899 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
701 Violent Crime/100K 4,368 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$126,595 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,300 home value, $899/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
701 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Sand Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$126,595
68% above
$47,168 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
14% above
Zillow: $378,435
Median Rent
$899/mo
23% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
701/100K
84% above
4,368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
33% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

How West Sand Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
168%
Home Value
114%
Rent
77%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
184%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Sand Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Sand Lake residents earn a median household income of $126,595 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,168. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Sand Lake is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,435. Median rent is $899/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

West Sand Lake reports 701 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,368/100K.

Education

44.7% of adults in West Sand Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Sand Lake has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,453
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$126,595
Per Capita$47,168
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,300
Rent$899
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$378,435
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent701/100K
Property4,368/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation559 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in West Sand Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Albany International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.