Living in White Lake, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Lake · Census data 2020–2024
White Lake has 55 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $61,250 (29% lower than the New York median).
White Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Lake at a glance
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 62.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $85,974
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.9%
Is White Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
White Lake median household income
The median household income in White Lake is $61,250 and the income per person is $46,138. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in White Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 90.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.62
90.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that White Lake has many vacation and second homes.
White Lake demographics
- Population
- 55
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 49.1%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 29.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Lake ›
Education in White Lake
54.9% of adults 25 and older in White Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 20%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
White Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake | 55 | $61,250 | — | — |
| Port Leyden | 659 | $45,833 | $114,300 | $703 |
| Boonville | 1,880 | $51,316 | $177,700 | $589 |
| Lyons Falls | 569 | $59,000 | $119,400 | $600 |
| Constableville | 332 | $68,750 | $126,300 | $811 |
| Old Forge | 574 | $75,076 | $322,800 | $1,164 |
| Turin | 297 | $103,246 | $114,600 | — |
| Remsen | 373 | $49,167 | $100,000 | $647 |
| Prospect | 218 | $46,971 | $86,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in White Lake, NY?
The median household income in White Lake is $61,250, 29% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is White Lake, NY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in White Lake?
The median age in White Lake is 62.9 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in White Lake?
The unemployment rate in White Lake is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Lake?
54.9% of adults in White 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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