Schroon Lake, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
898 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$641 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.6% 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 22 17
Feb 2 18 20
Mar 2 15 29
Apr 2 4 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 6 36
Dec 2 21 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 114, NY
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Schools

Schroon Lake Central School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Mountainside Christian Academy
4 miles, SW • 1 star
Minerva Central School
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
North Warren Central School
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Word of Life Bible Institute
8 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Middlebury College
32 miles, E • 3.7 star
Castleton University
33 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Adirondack Community College
34 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Porter Hospital, Inc
32 miles, E • 4.1 star
Glens Falls Hospital
37 miles, S • 2.3 star
Adirondack Medical Center
40 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star
Albany International Airport
75 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
102 miles, NW • 1 star
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