Living in Lake Katrine, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Katrine · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Katrine has 2,176 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $72,031 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $298,000, the median rent is $1,748/month.
Lake Katrine at a glance
- Population
- 2,176
- Median age
- 55.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,031State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $298,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,748/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lake Katrine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lake Katrine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Katrine the median home value is $298,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,748 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,855 a month in housing costs.
Lake Katrine median household income
The median household income in Lake Katrine is $72,031 and the income per person is $36,265. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lake Katrine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 950
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.87
Lake Katrine demographics
- Population
- 2,176
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 873
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Katrine ›
Education in Lake Katrine
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Lake Katrine have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Katrine
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Lake Katrine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Glasco | 2,210 | $61,321 | $301,400 | $1,628 |
| Bard College | 1,130 | $216,406 | — | $1,159 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lake Katrine, NY?
The median household income in Lake Katrine is $72,031, 16% lower 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 Lake Katrine?
The median home value in Lake Katrine is $298,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lake Katrine?
The median gross rent in Lake Katrine is $1,748 per month, about 20.4% of household income.
Is Lake Katrine, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Lake Katrine?
The median age in Lake Katrine is 55.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Katrine?
The average commute to work in Lake Katrine is 18 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Katrine?
The unemployment rate in Lake Katrine is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Katrine?
32.7% of adults in Lake Katrine 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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