The Town FilesLake Pleasant, New York
Town in Hamilton County · population 897 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,400
- Household income
- $64,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 120 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 58.3
Lake Pleasant is a town of 897 people in Hamilton County, New York. The median home is worth $248,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of New York towns, quieter than 84% of New York towns.
How Lake Pleasant ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Pleasant is worth $248,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $64,091, which is more affordable than 27% of New York towns. Median rent is $962 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Pleasant | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $962 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $64,091 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 71.8% | — |
Who lives in Lake Pleasant
| People | Lake Pleasant | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.3% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lake Pleasant
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 5.8°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 120.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 187 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Pleasant since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 16, 2024 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 1979.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Flood | DR-4814: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 1,634 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,916 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Lake Pleasant itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Lake Pleasant
- Wells, NY10.0 mi · 683 people · home $268,600
- Wells, NY14.4 mi · 531 people · home $272,900
- Indian Lake, NY15.4 mi · 1,363 people · home $254,800
- Johnsburg, NY18.0 mi · 2,143 people · home $215,600
- Ohio, NY20.9 mi · 962 people · home $144,800
- Thurman, NY22.8 mi · 1,095 people · home $197,400
- Stony Creek, NY22.9 mi · 758 people · home $190,000
- North Creek, NY23.3 mi · 562 people · home $189,900
Lake Pleasant questions
Is Lake Pleasant, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Pleasant scores better for retirees than 94% of New York towns and quieter than 84%. 36.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.3).
How much does a house cost in Lake Pleasant?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Pleasant is valued at $248,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,091, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $962 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Pleasant?
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 5.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 120.4 inches of snow.
Does Lake Pleasant get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Pleasant since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)