Living in Lake Luzerne, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Luzerne · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Luzerne has 907 residents with a median age of 65. The median household income is $29,167 (66% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $229,600, the median rent is $2,833/month.
Lake Luzerne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Luzerne at a glance
- Population
- 907
- Median age
- 65State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $29,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $229,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,833/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lake Luzerne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 66% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Luzerne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Luzerne the median home value is $229,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,833 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Lake Luzerne median household income
The median household income in Lake Luzerne is $29,167 and the income per person is $39,696. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lake Luzerne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,124
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.58
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Luzerne has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Luzerne demographics
- Population
- 907
- Median age
- 65
- Under 18
- 1.2%
- 65 and older
- 50.1%
- Households
- 562
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Luzerne ›
Education in Lake Luzerne
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Lake Luzerne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Luzerne
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Lake Luzerne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Luzerne | 907 | $29,167 | $229,600 | $2,833 |
| Hadley | 1,170 | $65,875 | $181,400 | $990 |
| Corinth | 2,592 | $76,071 | $188,100 | $978 |
| West Glens Falls | 10,050 | $93,239 | $255,800 | $1,343 |
| Glens Falls North | 9,154 | $77,881 | $308,100 | $1,235 |
| Lake George | 1,038 | $54,766 | $301,900 | $1,097 |
| Glens Falls | 14,609 | $67,788 | $212,200 | $1,077 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,737 | $58,542 | $212,700 | $1,171 |
| Warrensburg | 3,194 | $57,245 | $165,300 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Luzerne, NY?
The median household income in Lake Luzerne is $29,167, 66% 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 Luzerne?
The median home value in Lake Luzerne is $229,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lake Luzerne?
The median gross rent in Lake Luzerne is $2,833 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Lake Luzerne, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 66% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
What is the median age in Lake Luzerne?
The median age in Lake Luzerne is 65 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Luzerne?
The average commute to work in Lake Luzerne is 32 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Luzerne?
The unemployment rate in Lake Luzerne is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Luzerne?
32.3% of adults in Lake Luzerne 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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