Living in Lime Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lime Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Lime Lake has 656 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $46,686 (46% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $108,200, the median rent is $890/month.
Lime Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lime Lake at a glance
- Population
- 656
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,686State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $108,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $890/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lime Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lime Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lime Lake the median home value is $108,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,213 a month in housing costs.
Lime Lake median household income
The median household income in Lime Lake is $46,686 and the income per person is $30,159. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lime Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 560
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 46.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.83
46.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lime Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Lime Lake demographics
- Population
- 656
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 41.3%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lime Lake ›
Education in Lime Lake
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Lime Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lime Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Lime Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
| Franklinville | 1,938 | $72,115 | $97,100 | $719 |
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| Rushford | 315 | $55,909 | $66,500 | — |
| Ellicottville | 348 | $86,042 | $377,300 | $1,160 |
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What is the median household income in Lime Lake, NY?
The median household income in Lime Lake is $46,686, 46% 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 Lime Lake?
The median home value in Lime Lake is $108,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lime Lake?
The median gross rent in Lime Lake is $890 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Lime Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in Lime Lake?
The median age in Lime Lake is 61.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lime Lake?
The average commute to work in Lime Lake is 29 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lime Lake?
The unemployment rate in Lime Lake is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lime Lake?
19.1% of adults in Lime 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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