Living in Long Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Long Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Long Lake has 716 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $71,827 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $817/month.
Long Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Long Lake at a glance
- Population
- 716
- Median age
- 54.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,827State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Long Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Long Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Long Lake the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,285 a month in housing costs.
Long Lake median household income
The median household income in Long Lake is $71,827 and the income per person is $45,605. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Long Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 811
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 57.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.01
57.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Long Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Long Lake demographics
- Population
- 716
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 347
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Long Lake ›
Education in Long Lake
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Long Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Long Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Long Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | 716 | $71,827 | $275,000 | $817 |
| Tupper Lake | 2,929 | $56,902 | $117,300 | $779 |
| Cranberry Lake | 219 | $89,063 | $292,900 | — |
| Speculator | 409 | $63,864 | $250,000 | $1,042 |
| Saranac Lake | 4,965 | $61,967 | $199,900 | $853 |
| North Creek | 414 | $55,909 | $189,900 | $905 |
| Lake Placid | 2,306 | $41,612 | $400,000 | $1,102 |
| Old Forge | 574 | $75,076 | $322,800 | $1,164 |
| Pottersville | 140 | $53,462 | $183,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Long Lake, NY?
The median household income in Long Lake is $71,827, 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 Long Lake?
The median home value in Long Lake is $275,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Long Lake?
The median gross rent in Long Lake is $817 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Long Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Long Lake?
The median age in Long Lake is 54.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Long Lake?
The average commute to work in Long Lake is 14 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Long Lake?
The unemployment rate in Long Lake is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Long Lake?
46.7% of adults in Long 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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