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Lake Success

New York · 2,849 residents (2025 est.) · 1.85 sq mi
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Lake Success is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $244,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,555,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,829
+1%since 2000
from 2,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−10%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,849 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Success
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$244,079
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,383 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,948
+72%since 2000
from $58,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−5%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,555,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+29%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,179)
Black4.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(33)
Asian15.2%(424)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(1,238)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(1,007)
Black2.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(81)
Asian56%(1,585)
Other3.3%(93)
Diversity Score69.6%(1,970)
Diversity Score
70
+57%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
34.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 53.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Success, New York?

Lake Success, New York has about 2,829 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Success, New York?

The typical household in Lake Success, New York earns about $244,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Success, New York expensive?

In Lake Success, New York, the median home is worth about $1,555,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Success, New York?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Success, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Success, New York?

About 4.4% of people in Lake Success, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Success, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Success, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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