West Sand Lake CDP, New York
City
Population: 3,453
(2023 estimate)
Located in
New York , New York
Census Bureau data for West Sand Lake CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Sand Lake CDP
- What is the median household income in West Sand Lake CDP?
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The median household income in West Sand Lake CDP is $126,595 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Sand Lake CDP?
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The poverty rate in West Sand Lake CDP is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Sand Lake CDP?
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$322,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Sand Lake CDP?
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The median gross rent in West Sand Lake CDP is $899 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Sand Lake CDP residents have a college degree?
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44.7% of adults in West Sand Lake CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
3,453
Median Age
42.0
Female
56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 98.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Other 0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$126,595
±$17,272
+$42,017 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$131,981
Median Family Income
$134,821
Poverty Rate
2.8%
-7.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
1.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.6%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,125
Owner-Occupied
92.8%
Renter-Occupied
7.2%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$322,300
-$80,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$899
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
4.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
70.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
44.7%
+5.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.9%
Some College / Associate
12.9%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
76.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.5%
Self-Employed
1.5%
Government Workers
24.3%
Private For-Profit
74.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.6 min
Drove Alone
77.5%
Carpool
3.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,125
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
69.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
34.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 32.9%
Working age (18–64): 67.1%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.9%
Naturalized Citizen
65.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.7%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
100.0%
Uninsured
0.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
100.0%
Has a Computer
100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023