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Lake Placid, NY

Lake Placid, NY.

Population: 4,872 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$359,467
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
-22.5%
5-year appreciation
-6.6%
10-year appreciation
+31.2%
All-time peak (2023-10)
$488,229
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, avalanche, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.5 in
Annual snowfall
65.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Marcy Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-42 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$5,584
Mean commute to work
11 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,260
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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