Lake Placid, NY
1 neighborhoods · 4,774 residents · New York
A
86/100
91
Safety Score
82
Affordability
$76K
Median Income
$436K
Median Home Value
Is Lake Placid, NY a Good Place to Live?
Lake Placid receives an overall livability grade of A (86/100), placing it among the better areas in New York. Safety scores A+ (91/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (82/100) with a median household income of $76,023 and median home values around $435,800.
About 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 0.5%. 70% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$950
Median Rent/mo
42.5%
College Educated
0.5%
Unemployment
70%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
4,774
Population
1
Zip Codes
Essex
County
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Neighborhoods in Lake Placid
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12946Essex Co. | 86 A | 91 | 82 | $76K | $436K | 4,774 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.