Living in Cranberry Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cranberry Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Cranberry Lake has 219 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $89,063 (4% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $292,900.
Cranberry Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cranberry Lake at a glance
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 62.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $89,063State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $292,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cranberry Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cranberry Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cranberry Lake the median home value is $292,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,531 a month in housing costs.
Cranberry Lake median household income
The median household income in Cranberry Lake is $89,063 and the income per person is $53,281. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cranberry Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 70%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.04
70% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cranberry Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Cranberry Lake demographics
- Population
- 219
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 43.8%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cranberry Lake ›
Education in Cranberry Lake
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Cranberry Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cranberry Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 38.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Cranberry Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Lake | 219 | $89,063 | $292,900 | — |
| Star Lake | 713 | $57,917 | $104,200 | $722 |
| Tupper Lake | 2,929 | $56,902 | $117,300 | $779 |
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Long Lake | 716 | $71,827 | $275,000 | $817 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Colton | 260 | $69,605 | $116,300 | $441 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Hannawa Falls | 744 | $98,450 | $180,800 | $1,037 |
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What is the median household income in Cranberry Lake, NY?
The median household income in Cranberry Lake is $89,063, 4% 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 Cranberry Lake?
The median home value in Cranberry Lake is $292,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Cranberry Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Cranberry Lake?
The median age in Cranberry Lake is 62.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cranberry Lake?
The average commute to work in Cranberry Lake is 24 minutes; 38.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cranberry Lake?
The unemployment rate in Cranberry Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cranberry Lake?
36.7% of adults in Cranberry 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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