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Lake George, New York, in Warren county, is 43 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 153 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Glens Falls metropolitan area. Lake George contains a population of approximately 985.
In Lake George, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Lake George, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.
In 2000, Lake George had a median family income of $45,625. Interestingly, lots of people in Lake George have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.
Political donors in Lake George favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Lake George has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 49% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Lake George, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Lake George, 83% of commuters drive to work.
Lake George strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Lake George to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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Marion House i.e. Hotel from the lake c1904.
Lake George from Fort William Henry Hotel c1908.
The Pergola Casino (Fort William Henry Hotel) between 1900 and 1920
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