Living in Schroon Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schroon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Schroon Lake has 898 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $69,531 (19% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $268,100, the median rent is $506/month.
Schroon Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Schroon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 898
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $69,531State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $268,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $506/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Schroon Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Schroon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schroon Lake the median home value is $268,100, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $506 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,663 a month in housing costs.
Schroon Lake median household income
The median household income in Schroon Lake is $69,531 and the income per person is $34,558. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Schroon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 882
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 52.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.12
52.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Schroon Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Schroon Lake demographics
- Population
- 898
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 418
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schroon Lake ›
Education in Schroon Lake
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Schroon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schroon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 38%
- Drive alone
- 43.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Schroon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroon Lake | 898 | $69,531 | $268,100 | $506 |
| Pottersville | 140 | $53,462 | $183,900 | — |
| Chestertown | 499 | $83,750 | $210,000 | $647 |
| North Creek | 414 | $55,909 | $189,900 | $905 |
| Ticonderoga | 3,260 | $54,938 | $158,200 | $847 |
| Bolton Landing | 216 | $94,438 | $418,400 | — |
| Witherbee | 202 | $42,757 | — | — |
| Port Henry | 1,410 | $45,706 | $174,100 | $803 |
| Mineville | 1,206 | $68,786 | $110,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Schroon Lake, NY?
The median household income in Schroon Lake is $69,531, 19% 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 Schroon Lake?
The median home value in Schroon Lake is $268,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Schroon Lake?
The median gross rent in Schroon Lake is $506 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Schroon Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Schroon Lake?
The median age in Schroon Lake is 47.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Schroon Lake?
The average commute to work in Schroon Lake is 15 minutes; 38% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schroon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Schroon Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schroon Lake?
32.9% of adults in Schroon 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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