Living in Kiamesha Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kiamesha Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Kiamesha Lake has 469 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median home value is $151,100, the median rent is $1,708/month.
Kiamesha Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kiamesha Lake at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $151,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
Is Kiamesha Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kiamesha Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kiamesha Lake the median home value is $151,100, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Kiamesha Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 19.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.95
Kiamesha Lake demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 34.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kiamesha Lake ›
Education in Kiamesha Lake
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Kiamesha Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kiamesha Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.8%
- Public transit
- 14.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.9%
Kiamesha Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiamesha Lake | 469 | — | $151,100 | $1,708 |
| Monticello | 7,279 | $50,583 | $172,000 | $1,166 |
| South Fallsburg | 1,914 | $44,706 | $375,000 | $975 |
| Hurleyville | 1,061 | $85,846 | $353,300 | $1,051 |
| Fallsburg | 1,865 | $56,056 | — | — |
| Woodridge | 955 | $61,298 | $207,300 | $1,155 |
| Rock Hill | 2,546 | $112,344 | $402,700 | $1,723 |
| Mongaup Valley | 235 | $115,111 | — | — |
| Loch Sheldrake | 1,308 | $27,214 | — | $1,158 |
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What is the average home price in Kiamesha Lake?
The median home value in Kiamesha Lake is $151,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Kiamesha Lake?
The median gross rent in Kiamesha Lake is $1,708 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Kiamesha Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Kiamesha Lake?
The median age in Kiamesha Lake is 36.3 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Kiamesha Lake?
The unemployment rate in Kiamesha Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kiamesha Lake?
6.5% of adults in Kiamesha 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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