Living in Peach Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peach Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Peach Lake has 1,038 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $147,083 (71% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $513,800, the median rent is $2,157/month.
Peach Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peach Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,038
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $147,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $513,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,157/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.8%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Peach Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Peach Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peach Lake the median home value is $513,800, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,157 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,426 a month in housing costs.
Peach Lake median household income
The median household income in Peach Lake is $147,083 and the income per person is $69,030. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Peach Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.36
Peach Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,038
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 437
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peach Lake ›
Education in Peach Lake
66.8% of adults 25 and older in Peach Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peach Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Peach Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | $513,800 | $2,157 |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Brewster | 2,512 | $62,886 | $398,200 | $1,657 |
| Brewster Heights | 1,196 | $144,485 | $384,300 | — |
| Brewster Hill | 2,149 | $107,875 | $464,400 | — |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | — |
| Mamanasco Lake | 499 | $221,250 | $940,800 | — |
| Lakes East | 1,227 | $217,534 | $571,300 | — |
| West Mountain | 387 | $250,001 | $918,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Peach Lake, NY?
The median household income in Peach Lake is $147,083, 71% higher 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 Peach Lake?
The median home value in Peach Lake is $513,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Peach Lake?
The median gross rent in Peach Lake is $2,157 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Peach Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Peach Lake?
The median age in Peach Lake is 39.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Peach Lake?
The average commute to work in Peach Lake is 36 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peach Lake?
The unemployment rate in Peach Lake is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peach Lake?
66.8% of adults in Peach 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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