What are the schools like in Duane Lake, NY?

School district data for Duane Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Duane Lake?

The median household income in Duane Lake, NY is $160,568 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.6%.

What is the weather like in Duane Lake, NY?

Duane Lake has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.2 inches.

Duane Lake, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Duane Lake, NY affordable or expensive?

Duane Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Duane Lake is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $358,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Duane Lake, NY?

Duane Lake has a violent crime rate of 285.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1401.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duane Lake, NY a Good Place to Live?

Duane Lake is a small town of 217 in New York, with a median household income of $160,568 and a 13.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Duane Lake stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Duane Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Duane Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Duane Lake's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Duane Lake costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Duane Lake, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$358,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,568	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Duane Lake's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.3 /100k

Property Crime

1401.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Duane Lake, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duane Lake sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 56.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Duane Lake, NY
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	56.2"

Demographics

Metric	Duane Lake, NY	National Avg
Population	217	—
Median Age	50.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	41.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Duanesburg, NY 2 mi Delanson, NY 4 mi Altamont, NY 5 mi Mariaville Lake, NY 5 mi Esperance, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Duane Lake

Duane Lake, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12056

Duane Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duane Lake, NY affordable or expensive?

Duane Lake's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Duane Lake roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $358,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Duane Lake, NY?

Duane Lake's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1401.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duane Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Duane Lake, NY a good place to live?

Duane Lake, NY has a population of 217, a median household income of $160,568, and an unemployment rate of 13.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Duane Lake?

Duane Lake averages 31.1°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 56.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Duane Lake?

Duane Lake, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12056.

What is the population of Duane Lake?

The population of Duane Lake, New York is 217 with a median age of 50.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duane Lake?

Key numbers for living in Duane Lake: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $358,200, median household income $160,568, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duane Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.