Lake Carmel, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,090 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$121,402 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$357,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,013 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,402 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 26
Feb 3 11 29
Mar 4 9 37
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, NY State Senate District 40, NY Assembly District 94, NY
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Schools

George Fischer Middle School
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Kent Primary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Kent Elementary School
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Carmel High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Western Connecticut State University
12 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Putnam Hospital Center
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Danbury Hospital
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Four Winds
14 miles, S
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
43 miles, SE • 1 star
Laguardia Airport
49 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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