Lake Placid, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,159 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$370,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$954 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 15
Feb 2 17 18
Mar 2 15 27
Apr 3 5 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 4 8 34
Dec 3 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

St Agnes School
<1 miles, N
Northwood School
1 miles, E • 1 star
Lake Placid Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

North Country Community College
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Clinton Community College
37 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
43 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
78 miles, NW • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
103 miles, W • 1 star
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