Living in Star Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Star Lake has 713 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $57,917 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $104,200, the median rent is $722/month.
Star Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Star Lake at a glance
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,917State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $104,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $722/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Star Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Star Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Star Lake the median home value is $104,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Star Lake median household income
The median household income in Star Lake is $57,917 and the income per person is $34,871. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Star Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 442
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.31
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Star Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Star Lake demographics
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 18.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star Lake ›
Education in Star Lake
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Star Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Star Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lake | 713 | $57,917 | $104,200 | $722 |
| Cranberry Lake | 219 | $89,063 | $292,900 | — |
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Croghan | 642 | $51,731 | $160,000 | $721 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
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What is the median household income in Star Lake, NY?
The median household income in Star Lake is $57,917, 33% 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 Star Lake?
The median home value in Star Lake is $104,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Star Lake?
The median gross rent in Star Lake is $722 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Star Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Star Lake?
The median age in Star Lake is 49.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Star Lake?
The average commute to work in Star Lake is 24 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star Lake?
The unemployment rate in Star Lake is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star Lake?
24.9% of adults in Star 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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