Living in West Sand Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Sand Lake · Census data 2020–2024
West Sand Lake has 3,479 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $121,250 (41% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $315,800, the median rent is $831/month.
West Sand Lake at a glance
- Population
- 3,479
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $121,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $315,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Sand Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the New York median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Sand Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Sand Lake the median home value is $315,800, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,398 a month in housing costs.
West Sand Lake median household income
The median household income in West Sand Lake is $121,250 and the income per person is $50,818. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in West Sand Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,230
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.82
West Sand Lake demographics
- Population
- 3,479
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,230
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Sand Lake ›
Education in West Sand Lake
38.6% of adults 25 and older in West Sand Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Sand Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West Sand Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sand Lake | 3,479 | $121,250 | $315,800 | $831 |
| Averill Park | 1,615 | $117,946 | $273,300 | $1,656 |
| Wynantskill | 3,487 | $108,558 | $293,400 | $1,200 |
| Poestenkill | 744 | $113,036 | $291,900 | — |
| East Greenbush | 6,581 | $118,393 | $303,400 | $1,753 |
| Rensselaer | 9,287 | $70,080 | $208,900 | $1,219 |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | $98,364 | $239,400 | $1,188 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Troy | 51,033 | $58,477 | $206,500 | $1,175 |
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What is the median household income in West Sand Lake, NY?
The median household income in West Sand Lake is $121,250, 41% 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 West Sand Lake?
The median home value in West Sand Lake is $315,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in West Sand Lake?
The median gross rent in West Sand Lake is $831 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is West Sand Lake, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the New York median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4%.
What is the median age in West Sand Lake?
The median age in West Sand Lake is 42.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in West Sand Lake?
The average commute to work in West Sand Lake is 21 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sand Lake?
The unemployment rate in West Sand Lake is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Sand Lake?
38.6% of adults in West Sand 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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