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Long Lake, NY
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, New York.
Population
716
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
0
Long Lake and its ZIP codes
Long Lake at a glance
- Long Lake is 82% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,827 a year, 16% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,000 (35% below New York) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Long Lake, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long Lake, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,827
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$275,000
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
46.7%
Median age
54.9
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (162), German Americans (102), Polish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Long Lake.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,338
1,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,486
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.4M
FY 2026, $9,676 per person
How people get to work
Long Lake, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long Lake, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
57
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 4°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long Lake, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
Cities near Long Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tupper LakeVillage | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Eagle BayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Cranberry LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 19.4 |
| SpeculatorVillage | 28 mi | 44.6 |
| North CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Long Lake, NY in?
- Long Lake is in Hamilton County, New York.
- What is the population of Long Lake, NY?
- About 716 people live in Long Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Long Lake?
- Nearby places include Tupper Lake (19 mi), Eagle Bay (22 mi), Cranberry Lake (25 mi), Speculator (28 mi), North Creek (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023