The Town FilesLong Lake, New York
Town in Hamilton County · population 791 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,200
- Household income
- $71,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 127 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 54.5
Long Lake is a town of 791 people in Hamilton County, New York. The median home is worth $279,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 93% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of New York towns, better for retirees than 73% of New York towns.
How Long Lake 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 Long Lake is worth $279,200, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $71,731, which is more affordable than 27% of New York towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 82.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Long Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $823 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $71,731 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 71.5% | — |
Who lives in Long Lake
| People | Long Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Long Lake
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 6.9°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 127.0 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 193 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Long Lake since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 3, 1993 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 3, 1993.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 26, 2011.
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 Long Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Long Lake
1 public school with 59 students, about 3.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 59 | 3.5 |
Towns near Long Lake
- Long Lake, NY10.3 mi · 596 people · home $275,000
- Indian Lake, NY18.0 mi · 1,363 people · home $254,800
- Tupper Lake, NY20.2 mi · 3,282 people · home $117,300
- Clifton, NY20.5 mi · 675 people · home $111,200
- Tupper Lake, NY20.9 mi · 5,147 people · home $151,300
- Webb, NY22.5 mi · 1,797 people · home $362,000
- Old Forge, NY24.5 mi · 727 people · home $322,800
- Star Lake, NY24.5 mi · 631 people · home $104,200
Long Lake questions
Is Long Lake, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Long Lake scores better for retirees than 73% of New York towns and quieter than 93%. 32.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in Long Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Long Lake is valued at $279,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,731, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Long Lake?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 6.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 127.0 inches of snow.
Does Long Lake get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Long Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 3, 1993. 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)