Lake Carmel, NY

Lake Carmel, New York

Introduction to Lake Carmel, New York

Lake Carmel, New York, in Putnam County, is 12 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut and 52 miles N of New York, New York. The town is home to some 8,663 residents.

Lake Carmel History

The first European settlers arrived in Kent sometime around 1750. The community experienced significant development in the 1920s, after the establishment of manmade Lake Carmel. Located in the southeast corner of the town, the lake was built by two brothers, Warren and Arthur Smadbeck. In the 1930s, the area became a prominent vacation getaway.

Lake Carmel and nearby Attractions

• Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
• Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve
• Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
• Weir Farm National Historic Site
• Beardsley Zoological Gardens
• Lake Carmel

Things To Do In Lake Carmel

The Weir Farm National Historic Site, the John Jay Homestead Historic Site, the Danbury Railway Museum and Keeler Tavern Museum are all close by. The 305-acre Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy hiking, fishing and boating. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Bear Mountain State Park, Lake Waramaug State Park and Fahnestock State Park are some of the other popular destinations in the area.

Lake Carmel Transportation

Air transportation is available from Stewart International Airport.

Lake Carmel Higher Education

Albertus Magnus College, Bard College and Bergen Community College are some of the colleges accessible from Lake Carmel.

High Points

Lake Carmel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lake Carmel, NY

Comparing Lake Carmel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Lake Carmel Almanac

Lake Carmel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lake Carmel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lake Carmel, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Carmel Hospitals

PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
670 STONELEIGH AVENUE
(914) 279-5711
Emergency Service: Yes

Lake Carmel Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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