CensusEasy
CITY

Sleepy Hollow Lake

New York · 1,354 residents · 1.919 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sleepy Hollow Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,100. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $297,300. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,354
−14%since 2023
from 1,566 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
706 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 816 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+4%since 2023
from 50.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Sleepy Hollow Lake
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,906 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,666
+31%since 2023
from $40,270 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−2%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $272,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sleepy Hollow Lake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,218)
Black2.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(67)
Asian1%(16)
Other14.1%(221)
Diversity Score46.6%(729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(95)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other7.1%(96)
Diversity Score33.1%(448)
Diversity Score
33
−29%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+4%since 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
Female
54.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
Foreign born
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sleepy Hollow Lake

Redington Beach
Pop 1,355
Indian Shores
Pop 1,167
North Redington Beach
Pop 1,444
Black Diamond
Pop 1,298
Places similar to Sleepy Hollow Lake
Head to head

Compare Sleepy Hollow Lake to nearby cities

SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE VS
Rensselaer
Income$70,080−36%
Home value$208,900−30%
Population9,421+596%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE VS
Albany
Income$61,986−44%
Home value$234,700−21%
Population101,698+7411%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE VS
Westmere
Income$88,378−20%
Home value$313,400+5%
Population8,334+516%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE VS
Roessleville
Income$96,058−13%
Home value$264,500−11%
Population10,968+710%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York?

Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York has about 1,354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York earns about $110,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York expensive?

In Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $297,300.

How educated are people in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York?

About 13.4% of people in Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sleepy Hollow Lake with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Sleepy Hollow Lake, New York: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy