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Lake Success, New York

Lake Success, New York, in Nassau county, is 6 miles NW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 13 miles E of New York, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 2,797.

The People and Families of Lake Success

In Lake Success, about 56% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lake Success, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Approximately 21% of Lake Success is non-white. Lake Success offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Lake Success has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Success had a median family income of $145,562. The typical family in Lake Success is better off than most in New York. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lake Success. Interestingly, lots of people in the village 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 Lake Success. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lake Success favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Lake Success Housing

Lake Success has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 97% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Lake Success, 73% of commuters drive to work. In Lake Success, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Success Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Success People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Success Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLake Success College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLake Success Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLake Success Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLake Success Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake Success Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lake Success, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime54

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