Speculator
Village in Hamilton County, New York
Speculator is a village in Hamilton County, New York, with 406 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,739 ft (530 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wells, 13.3 miles S.
- 406residents (2020 Census)
- 1,739 ftelevation · 530 m
- 44.6 sq miland area · 115.5 km²
- 9 / sq mipopulation density
- 12164ZIP code
About Speculator
Speculator is a village in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census. The 2,966-foot (904 m) Speculator Mountain rises just south of the village.
Speculator is the only incorporated village within Hamilton County and is within the town of Lake Pleasant. The village includes the northeastern end of a lake, also called Lake Pleasant. The local inhabitants sometimes refer to the village as the "Four Corners", referring to the intersection of NYS Route 8 and NYS Route 30 in the middle of the business district.
Speculator is within the Adirondack Park.
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Living in Speculator
- Median household income
- $63,864
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median rent
- $1,042/mo
- Median age
- 55.8
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Speculator had 406 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 406 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Speculator at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 406 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.61 sq mi (115.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5760° N, 74.3562° W |
| ZIP code | 12164 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3670123 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Speculator
- Wells13.3 mi S
- North Creek20.2 mi NE
- Northville26.6 mi SE
- Eagle Bay26.6 mi NW
- Long Lake27.3 mi N
- Pottersville29.0 mi NE
- Chestertown29.0 mi E
- Warrensburg29.7 mi E
- Lake Luzerne30.8 mi SE
- Caroga Lake31.2 mi S
- Hadley31.4 mi SE
- Old Forge31.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Speculator
What county is Speculator in?
Speculator is in Hamilton County, New York.
What is the population of Speculator, NY?
406 people lived in Speculator at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Speculator, NY?
The ZIP code of Speculator is 12164.
What is the elevation of Speculator?
1,739 feet (530 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Speculator?
Wells (13.3 mi), North Creek (20.2 mi), Northville (26.6 mi), Eagle Bay (26.6 mi), Long Lake (27.3 mi).
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