West Sand Lake, NY
Living in West Sand Lake
Bikeability
8
Walkability
9
Commute
53
Public Transit
15
Affordability
54
Public Safety
90
Airports
29
Hospitals
16
Colleges
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.7k
Population
+71 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-7 (2010–19)
40%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$94k
Median Household Income
+$28k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$202k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$754
Median Monthly Rent
+$251 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas10%
Utility gas33%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Sand Lake
United States45
New York39
Albany Metro Area34
Rensselaer County31
Property Crime in West Sand Lake
United States48
New York28
Albany Metro Area39
Rensselaer County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Sand Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Sand Lake, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Sand Lake, NY
Robert C Parker School
3 miles, W
Woodland Hill Montessori School
5 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
6 miles, NW
La Salle Institute
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Sand Lake, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
8 miles, NW
Russell Sage College
8 miles, NW
Siena College
10 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Sand Lake, NY
Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, NW
The Burdett Care Center
8 miles, NW
Albany Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
8 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Sand Lake, NY
Albany International Airport
13 miles, NW
Bradley International Airport
67 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
83 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
91 miles, E