Lake Placid, NY

Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid, New York, in Essex county, is 101 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 198 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is home to some 2,638 residents.

The People and Families of Lake Placid

In Lake Placid, about 43% of adults are married. People in Lake Placid have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Placid had a median family income of $43,042. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Lake Placid. Home-based work is more common in the village than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Placid. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Lake Placid Housing

According to the 2000 census, 44% of the housing in Lake Placid was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Lake Placid.

Commuting

In Lake Placid, 77% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lake Placid, NY

Comparing Lake Placid 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Lake Placid Almanac

Lake Placid Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lake Placid Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lake Placid residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lake Placid Public Libraries

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Lake Placid High Schools (2004)

LAKE PLACID JSHS
250 MAIN ST
518-523-2474
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 522 students.

Lake Placid Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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