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Peach Lake

New York · 1,038 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Peach Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,083. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 633 residents. 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 $513,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,038
−38%since 2000
from 1,671 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8981K1K2K2K1990201020202024Peach Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,083
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,030
+107%since 2000
from $33,340 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−10%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,157
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,588)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(44)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(930)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(59)
Asian2.6%(27)
Other2.1%(22)
Diversity Score24.1%(250)
Diversity Score
24
+149%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 98.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peach Lake, New York?

Peach Lake, New York has about 1,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peach Lake, New York earns about $147,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peach Lake, New York expensive?

In Peach Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $513,800, and the typical rent is about $2,157 a month.

How educated are people in Peach Lake, New York?

About 66.8% of adults age 25 and over in Peach Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.0% of people in Peach Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peach Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Peach Lake, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 385 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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