City

Lake George, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  New York

👥4,389Population
💰$95,583Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$371,700Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓53.5%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads53.5% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate752 (22.9%)
Some College372 (11.3%)
Associates378 (11.5%)
Bachelors554 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree1,200 (36.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 36.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate36.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,583 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$371,700 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,064/mo
Total Housing Units3,441
Vacant Units1,482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Lake George, NY

Lake George is a city in New York, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,389 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Lake George is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,583 is above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake George is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $371,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,064 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake George is well-educated. 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92%).

Lake George, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Lake George
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12845 4,389 $95,583 $371,700 $1,064 1.1% 53.5% 76.1%