Living in Copake Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Copake Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Copake Lake has 784 residents with a median age of 62.6. The median household income is $102,009 (19% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $610,300.
Copake Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Copake Lake at a glance
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 62.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $102,009State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $610,300State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Copake Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Copake Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Copake Lake the median home value is $610,300, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,340 a month in housing costs.
Copake Lake median household income
The median household income in Copake Lake is $102,009 and the income per person is $56,735. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Copake Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 694
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.2%
- Vacant
- 48.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.21
48.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Copake Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Copake Lake demographics
- Population
- 784
- Median age
- 62.6
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Copake Lake ›
Education in Copake Lake
56.5% of adults 25 and older in Copake Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Copake Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Copake Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copake Lake | 784 | $102,009 | $610,300 | — |
| Taconic Shores | 606 | $177,994 | $243,300 | — |
| Copake | 222 | $115,938 | $210,500 | — |
| Philmont | 1,439 | $56,563 | $225,000 | $1,193 |
| Mount Washington | 193 | $142,500 | $714,300 | — |
| Egremont | 1,230 | $101,458 | $664,900 | $1,349 |
| Claverack-Red Mills | 925 | $61,902 | $392,000 | — |
| Alford | 433 | $121,042 | $794,400 | $1,750 |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
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What is the median household income in Copake Lake, NY?
The median household income in Copake Lake is $102,009, 19% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Copake Lake?
The median home value in Copake Lake is $610,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Copake Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Copake Lake?
The median age in Copake Lake is 62.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Copake Lake?
The average commute to work in Copake Lake is 26 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Copake Lake?
The unemployment rate in Copake Lake is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Copake Lake?
56.5% of adults in Copake Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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