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West Sand Lake, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 7 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 131 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. West Sand Lake contains a population of approximately 2,439.
In West Sand Lake, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in West Sand Lake, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, West Sand Lake had a median family income of $69,167. Interestingly, lots of people in West Sand Lake have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in West Sand Lake favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
West Sand Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In West Sand Lake, 95% of commuters drive to work.
West Sand Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing West Sand Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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