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Lake Placid, NY

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Population
2,258
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,795 ft
Median Home Value
$400,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,612
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityPlattsburgh, New York38 miles away · 19,744 residents.

About Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a world-renowned village in Essex County, New York, situated within the Adirondack Mountains. Famous for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics alongside the historic Mirror Lake, the scenic tourist and sporting community of approximately 2,306 is served by the Lake Placid Central School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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