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Schroon Lake, NY

Schroon Lake, NY.

Population: 1,756 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Schroon Lake, NY is $369,464 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $437,000 after a median 20 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, avalanche, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$369,464

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$369,464
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$369,464
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$437,000
Median list price
$449,500
Median price per sqft
$382
1-year sale-price change
-27.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
20
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$895/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,631/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.7 : 1
Schools include
SCHROON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, avalanche, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.1 in
Annual snowfall
77.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Schroon Lake Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PORTER HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-42 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
40.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,594
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,790
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
188

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Schroon LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$369,464$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$437,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market20 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,594$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Schroon Lake, NY?
$369,464.
What is the median sale price in Schroon Lake, NY?
$437,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Schroon Lake, NY?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Schroon Lake, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,171/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Schroon Lake, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, avalanche, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Schroon Lake, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Schroon Lake, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Schroon Lake, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Schroon Lake, NY?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Schroon Lake, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Schroon Lake, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Schroon Lake

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